Electrical Wiring Residential
18th Edition
ISBN: 9781285170954
Author: Ray C. Mullin, Phil Simmons
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 11, Problem 8R
When installing the wiring for a doorjamb switch, the best choice is (Circle the correct answer.)
- a. run the supply conductors to the doorjamb box, then run the switched conductors to the luminaire.
- b. run the supply conductors to the outlet box where the luminaire is to be installed, then run the switch loop conductors to the doorjamb box.
Expert Solution & Answer
Trending nowThis is a popular solution!
Students have asked these similar questions
5. An automatic switch or cutout is allowed in the equipment grounding conductor circuit when
A. there's a redundant equipment grounding conductor in the circuit.
B. the power sources are disconnected when operated.
C. it's bonded around the disconnecting device.
D. it also opens the neutral.
12. A short circuit describes the condition where there's contact between theA. hot wire and the neutral wire.B. grounded conductor and the grounding wire.C. hot wire and the grounding wire.D. neutral wire and the grounded conductor.
I'm not sure if it's the letter A or C, could you help me with the correct answer.
of p
o How many conductors enter the ceiling fan/light wall box?
Switch ond out let boxes
s tirst
10. What type and size of box may be used for the ceiling fan/light wall box?.
11. What type of covers are used with 4 in. square outlet boxes?
12. a. Does the circuit for the Master Bedroom have a grounded circuit conductor?
b. Does it have an equipment grounding conductor?
c. Explain the difference between a "grounded" conductor and an "equipment
grounding" conductor.
13. Approximately how many feet (meters) of 2-wire cable and 3-wire cable are needed to
ft
complete the circuit supplying the Master Bedroom? Two-wire cable:
ft (-
m).
m). Three-wire cable:
14. If the cable is laid in notches in the corner studs, what protection for the cable must be
provided?
15. How high are the receptacles mounted above the finished floor in this bedroom?
16. Approximately how far from the bedroom door is the first receptacle mounted? (See
the plans.)
17. What is the distance from the finished floor to…
Chapter 11 Solutions
Electrical Wiring Residential
Ch. 11 - How many circuit wires enter the entry ceiling...Ch. 11 - Assuming that an outlet box for the entry ceiling...Ch. 11 - How many receptacle outlets and lighting outlets...Ch. 11 - Outdoor luminaires directly exposed to the weather...Ch. 11 - Prob. 5RCh. 11 - From left to right, facing the switches, what do...Ch. 11 - Who is to select the entry ceiling luminaire? ____Ch. 11 - When installing the wiring for a doorjamb switch,...Ch. 11 - The following layout is for Lighting Circuit A15,...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, electrical-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Select all the basic methods of wiring electrical circuits. Transformer repass wiring PLC wiring Direct hard-wiring Remote wiring Hard-wiring using terminal strips arrow_forwardTrue or False 1. The point of connection of a motor for its electrical supply is called junction box. 2. The bearing placed in the shaft of the generator is included as stator part. 3. Basically, not all generators are AC generator at first, even DC generator 4. DC generator can be used as an emergency generator. 5. Circuit breakers are used in a motor circuit protection rather than fuses (safety switch).arrow_forwardladder diagram for three circuits, circuit A is one lampholder and one duplex receptacle controlled by a single pole switch, circuit B is a single pole switch controlling the top half of a duplex receptacle that when energized, is indicated by a pilot light at the single pole switch location plus an isolated ground duplex receptacle that is always hot, circuit C is the bottom half of the switched receptacle on circuit B is to be always hot plus another duplex receptacle that is controlled from two locations using coast 3-way wiring system two circuits are 3-wire multiwire branch circuitarrow_forward
- 5. Which of the following descriptions of a ground ring is correct?A. A ground ring is a circular formation that's made up of six or more grounding electrodes.B. A ground ring is a coiled conductor that's buried underneath a utility pole.C. A ground ring is a device that's used to clamp a conductor to a water pipe.D. A ground ring is a bare copper conductor that will encircle an entire structure underground.arrow_forward13. Which of the following is a method for identifying a grounding terminal for connecting an equipmentgrounding conductor to a device?A. The letters EGCB. A green octagonal nutC. A red pressure wire connectorD. A green screw with a hexagon headarrow_forward13. Two electricians are discussing feeders that supply branch circuits. Electrician A says that the AHJ canrequest a drawing that indicates conductor size and other details. Electrician B says that a GFPE must beincluded as part of the 500A feeder disconnect. Which of the following statements is correct?A. Both electricians are correct.B. Neither electrician is correct.C. Only Electrician A is correct.D. Only Electrician B is correct.arrow_forward
- Provide a picture on the following parts of electrical plan. Location and Site Plans in a Drawing Sheet Legend or Symbols or Electrical Symbols in a Drawing Sheet General Notes and/or Specifications. Electrical Layout. Schedule of Loads One Line Diagram Title Blockarrow_forwardWhat assumptions can you make regarding the following receptacle wiring? Check all that apply. White neutral wire Grounding screw Brass screw terminal Silver screw terminal Black hot wire Red hot wire Grounding wires Grounding screw terminal O device is at end-of-run device box does not need a ground connection this is a split-circuit receptacle neutral side receptacle tab must be removedarrow_forwardQUESTION 3 We are running 3 wires and a ground in a RMC to a control panel with a 60 amp circuit breaker disconnect in the control panel. The conduit is run along the ceiling where the ambient air temperature is 100 degrees. The control panel feeds our secondary cooling pump. What size are the ungrounded conductors? All conductors have typeTHHN insulation.arrow_forward
- You just moved into a new house and notice that the bathroom light and hall light will not turn on unless the switch for both lights is in the on position. What can you conclude about the lights? a. The hall light and bathroom light are wired in parallel. b. The light switch for the bathroom resets a breaker for both lights C. The hall light and bathroom light are wired in series. d. The hall light and bathroom light must have two separate power sources. e. Two of the above.arrow_forwardList the basic concepts involved in house wiring?arrow_forwardMost residential general lighting circuits are wired with 14-AWG copper conductors and are protected by 15-amp circuit breakers. However, there are many electricians who install 12-AWG copper conductors and protect them with 20-amp circuit breakers. How will you know which conductor size and which circuit breaker size will be used for the general lighting branch circuits in the house you are wiring?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIALElectrical EngineeringISBN:9781337516549Author:SimmonsPublisher:CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating, and Air C...Mechanical EngineeringISBN:9781337399128Author:Russell E. SmithPublisher:Cengage Learning
EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL
Electrical Engineering
ISBN:9781337516549
Author:Simmons
Publisher:CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating, and Air C...
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:9781337399128
Author:Russell E. Smith
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Types of House Wiring - Types of Electrical Wiring - Electrical Wiring; Author: Learning Engineering;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5P-buWX-dA;License: Standard Youtube License