DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

ELECT
PRACTICAL 1

DOMESTIC WIRING SYSTEM ( ONE LAMP ONE SWITCH )

Prepared by:

1. NURHALIZA BINTI ZAINUDDIN

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2. LIEW SAN HENG

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3. NG YUEH WAI

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Submitted to:

1. EN. MUHAMMAD MAJDI SAAD

2. EN. J.SAM BIN HAMIDON
3. EN. MOHD HJ SHAFIE

OBJECTIVE

The main objectives are as follows:

i. To represent the real world on how domestic wiring is done

based on practical.
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ii. To educate the student the know-how with step by step

guide/instruction on domestic wiring is prepared.

iii. To prepare the schematic diagram for the domestic wiring

installation.

TOOLS

1. Side cutter
2. Tack hammer
3. Combination plier
4. Test pen
5. Screw driver
6. Multimeter

MATERIALS

1. Single core PVC (black and green 3/0.737mm)

2. Screw, tack shoes, plumbum
3. Three pin plug (13A)
4. Consumer box
5. Lamp holder (battern type) and method
6. 1 way switch with base

PROCEDURES

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AC
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Figure 1

A. Before wiring installation

1. Draw schematic wiring diagram for circuit above.
2. Make estimation for cable length, clip and shoe tack.
3. Sketch the wiring route on the wiring board.
4. Cut the cable based on the length, colour and size

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B. During wiring installation

1. Strip the end of each cable.

2. String the cable using suitable tool.
3. Install the wiring clip on wiring route within appropriate distance.
4. Install the cable follows the sequence.
5. Mark the end of cable (live and neutral) to avoid confusion during cable
connection.
6. Install the lamp base for menthol and casing base for switch.
7. Make sure the cable polarity is correct. Any mistakes because polarity will
cause dangerous.
8. Connect the source of the wiring installation to AC supply in consumer box.

INTRODUCTION

Electricity was the fourth leading cause of death reported in mining

despite being the 14th leading cause of injuries. During the 1990s, one of
every 26 mine electrical accidents was fatal. Burns were the leading Nature
of Injury in electrical accidents, but were rarely fatal. Electrical shock
caused 70 of the 75 electrical fatalities reported. About one-half of mine
electrical accidents and fatalities were sustained during electrical
maintenance.

The injury severity for victims of nonfatal mine electrical injuries does
not increase with age in victims 50 years and older, unlike many other
types of occupational accidents. High-reaching mobile equipment is
involved in about 20% of mine electrical fatalities, indicating that overhead
power line hazards need to be addressed. Electrical accident narratives
containing the six most frequently mentioned keywords were isolated for
further analysis.

The human body is very sensitive to electric currents. Voltage can be

thought of as pressure to force current through the human body and a
pressure. If the human body is wet or the skin is freshly cut, the majority of
the resistance is lacking. Less voltage may be required and/or more current
may be forced through the human body. The majority of people can feel
0.003 to 0.004 amperes.

WORK RESULT

Diagram 1 shows that the bulb does not light up because the switch is turned off.

Diagram 2 shows that the bulb has light up because the switch is turned on.

TESTING AND INSPECTIONS THE CIRCUIT

1. Do physical test and visual test.

2. Used Megger Ohm Tester for insulation test

Lam
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Switch 1
Live
Neutral
Earth

3. Testing the lamp with power supply 240 Volt

Switch 1
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ON

Lamp condition
Light out
Light on

DISCUSSIONS

Based on our practical, we have learnt about how to install a one way
switch. First of all, most modern switches have screw terminals on each
side and may also have holes in the back to accept the end of the wire. We
easily can loosen the screw with a standard screwdriver. Here are
descriptions of the wires and where they go:
1. The black (neutral) wire connects to the silver screw.
2. The red (life) wire goes to the brass screw.
3. The green (earth) wire, if the device has one, attaches to the green
screw terminal on the switch or to the electrical box.

After finishing the preparations, we have to use a voltage tester to make

sure that the circuit is dead. Then, we need a permission from a lecturers
before switching the power on to avoid any hazard. Lastly, we found that
our wiring installation was working very well, the bulb light up when we
turned the switch on and there werent have any of problems

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CONCLUSIONS

From the practical that we were exposed, we can conclude that electricity
plays an important role in our life. At the end of the practical, we came to
know about the details to understand the basic concept of electrical
installation method, wiring trucking system, wiring of a one-way switch.
One-way switch is commonly used to control lighting or other loads from a
location.

Futhermore, we should keep the safety first during practical in case to

avoid injuries and we have to focused in our practical to avoid from mislaid
the wires.

Lastly, we found that the one-way switch basically operates as a make

or break switch. When it is turned on, the two terminals are connected, and
when it is turned off, the contact between the two is broken.

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QUESTION

1. Name 3 (three) examples of places for wiring installation above

1) Living room
2) Toilet
3) Bedroom
2. Why the physical testing and visual testing is important?
To identify the hazards, the risk arising from those hazards,
and the control measures that should use.
3. States 5 (five) safety precaution while doing this wiring
Installation
1) Check that the electrical equipment is suitable for the work and
way in which it is going to be used.
2) Check that the electrical equipment is in good condition.
3) Check that the equipment is suitable for the electrical supply
with which it is going to be used, and the electrical supply is
safe.
4) Make sure that the user knows which personal protective
Equipment to wear, and how to use it.
5) Make sure that the user keep focused while doing this wiring
Installation to avoid mislaid the wires.

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