ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

AND
MAINTENANCE:
INTRODUCTION PART I
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE (EIM)
To put it simply, electrical installation and maintenance is the
process of installing and maintaining electrical systems
and equipment. It may include tasks such as installing wiring,
repairing or replacing damaged equipment, and inspecting
electrical systems for safety

ELECTRICIAN
Skilled person who installs and repairs
electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures in
buildings.
WHAT DOES ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
ENTAIL?
•Testing of electrical currents, parts and the overall system to ensure the system
is running smoothly.

•Monitoring any potential issues that may escalate and become more serious
and affect your household.
•Fixing faulty wiring and electrical elements so that your electrical system can
run as intended.
•Replacing elements of the electrical system that cannot be fixed or are
hazardous to your home or preventing your devices and appliances from
functioning efficiently.
 THE IMPORTANCE OF ELECTRICAL
• MAINTENANCE
Maintaining the fittings in your home as well as the devices and
appliances that are powered by electricity should be done on a regular
basis in order to anticipate any threats to the safety of your home. 
• By carrying out regular electrical maintenance, you will get ahead of any
costly and dangerous situations.
•  Through these checks, you will be able to pick up these things and have
them repaired right away before they begin to affect the rest of your
household, like your lamps and charging devices
• Outdoor lighting provides your home with that added safety
at night, as it aims to deter thieves through providing well-lit
visibility all around your home. 
Look at the illustration below. What does each object do for us?
What benefits do we get from these objects?
Look at the illustration below. What does each object do for us?
What benefits do we get from these objects?
 IMPORTANCE OF ELECTRICITY
 Electricity has many uses in our day to day life. It is used for lighting
rooms, working fans and domestic appliances like using electric stoves,
A/C and more. All these provide comfort to people.
 IMPORTANCE OF ELECTRICITY
 Electricity has many uses in our day to day life. It is used for lighting
rooms, working fans and domestic appliances like using electric stoves,
A/C and more. All these provide comfort to people.
 IMPORTANCE OF ELECTRICITY
In factories, large machines are worked with the help of electricity.
Essential items like food, cloth, paper and many other things are the
product of electricity.
 IMPORTANCE OF ELECTRICITY
Modern means of transportation and communication have been
revolutionised by it. Electric trains and battery cars are quick means of
travel. 
 IMPORTANCE OF ELECTRICITY
Electricity also provides means of amusement, radio, television and
cinema, which are the most popular forms of entertainment are the
result of electricity. 
 IMPORTANCE OF ELECTRICITY
Modern equipment like computers and robots have also been developed
because of electricity. Electricity plays a pivotal role in the fields of
medicines and surgery too — such as X-ray, ECG. The use of electricity is
increasing day by day.
ACTIVITY 1. ( 1 whole sheet of paper)
Make an illustration and brief
explanation of the benefits we get
from electricity.
 INTRODUCTION
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PRIMARY GOALS
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agenda AREAS OF GROWTH

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TIMELINE
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SUMMARY
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