ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES

AND MATERIALS
Electrical Wires

 Usually made of copper.

Copper is a good conductor of
electricity at reasonable price
Insulting Materials
 These are also called
insulators and are place
around conductors. They are
non conductors of electricity
Conduits /Pipes

Use to protect and

insulate the wires
Fuse

 A circuit protective device that

automatically blows and cut the
current when and overload or
short circuit happens.
Junction Box
 An octagonal shaped electrical materials where
the connections or joints lf wires are being done .
It is also where the flush type lamp holder is
attached. This could be made of metal or plastic (
PVC) Polyvinylchloride.
Utility Box

 A rectangular shaped metallic

or plastic (PVC) material in
which flush type convenience
outlet and switch are attached
Convenience Outlet
 A device that acts as a convenient
source of electrical energy for
current consuming appliances
2 Types of convenience outlet

 Surface type – it is attached permanently on

the wall

 Flush type – is connected to an be moved to

any place where it is needed
Switch

 A device that connects and disconnects the flow of electric current

in a circuit .

 4 types of Switch
SPST – Single Pole Single Throw Switch
SPDT – Single Pole Double Throw Switch
DPST – Double Pole Single Throw Switch
DPDT- Double Pole Double Throw Switch