EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL
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ISBN: 9781337516549
Author: Simmons
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 9, Problem 8R
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Which of the following to be installed first, the switch and outlet boxes or the cable runs?
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D. UNGROUNDED
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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
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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…
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.
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EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL
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Ch. 9 - a. Does the circuit for the Master Bedroom have a...Ch. 9 - Approximately how many feet (meters) of 2-wire...Ch. 9 - If the cable is laid in notches in the corner...Ch. 9 - Prob. 15RCh. 9 - Prob. 16RCh. 9 - Prob. 17RCh. 9 - Prob. 18RCh. 9 - Prob. 19RCh. 9 - Show your calculations of how to select a proper...Ch. 9 - Prob. 21RCh. 9 - The following is a layout of the lighting circuit...Ch. 9 - Prob. 23RCh. 9 - Prob. 24RCh. 9 - May a standard electronic dimmer be used to...Ch. 9 - Prob. 26R
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