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    This document discusses different types of building wires and their applications. It covers thermoplastic cables made of copper with PVC or nylon insulation, and identifies common wire types by their codes like THHN and THWN. It also discusses determining conductor ampacity based on wire thickness, material and insulation. Additional topics include electrical enclosures, different types of conduits and raceways, and common applications of electric motors in homes.

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    This document discusses different types of building wires and their applications. It covers thermoplastic cables made of copper with PVC or nylon insulation, and identifies common wire types by their codes like THHN and THWN. It also discusses determining conductor ampacity based on wire thickness, material and insulation. Additional topics include electrical enclosures, different types of conduits and raceways, and common applications of electric motors in homes.

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    This document discusses different types of building wires and their applications. It covers thermoplastic cables made of copper with PVC or nylon insulation, and identifies common wire types by their codes like THHN and THWN. It also discusses determining conductor ampacity based on wire thickness, material and insulation. Additional topics include electrical enclosures, different types of conduits and raceways, and common applications of electric motors in homes.

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    This document discusses different types of building wires and their applications. It covers thermoplastic cables made of copper with PVC or nylon insulation, and identifies common wire types by their codes like THHN and THWN. It also discusses determining conductor ampacity based on wire thickness, material and insulation. Additional topics include electrical enclosures, different types of conduits and raceways, and common applications of electric motors in homes.

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    Building Electrical

    Materials and Equipment


    (Building Wires and
    Ampacity)
    Building Wires
    Thermoplastic Cables. Single insulated conductor of solid or stranded bare annealed high
    conductivity copper, with thermoplastic lead free insulation of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and
    protected by a nylon jacket; normally designed to operate up to 600 V.
    Conductor Application and Insulations
    Wire Coding and Identification

    Codes printed on the thermoplastic insulation.


    Identify the wire as suitable for use in conduit:
    (a) THHN; (b) THWN
    THHN wire is thermoplastic high heat-resistant nylon coated
    wire.
    THWN is thermoplastic heat- and water-resistant nylon
    coated wire.
    THW Thermoplastic Heat and Water Resistant
    "T" stands for thermoplastic insulation covering the wire itself.
    "H" stands for a heat resistance of the insulation max 167°F.
    "HH" stands for a heat resistance, but increased max 194°F.
    "W" is for moisture resistant.
    "N" is for a nylon coating make the insulation oil and gas
    resistant.
    Conductor Ampacity
    • Conductor’s Ampacity – it is the maximum current it can carry continuously
    without exceeding the temperature limitations of the insulation and sheathing
    material.
    • Ampacity is based on the following:
    a. Wire thickness
    b. Type of conductor material
    c. Insulation and sheathing type
    d. Number of conductors bundled in the sheathing
    e. Temperature and exposure of the conductor
    Ampacity
    Table
    based on
    the PEC
    Enclosures and Raceways
    • Enclosures – are electrical boxes and cabinets made of metal (e.g., steel,
    galvanized steel, aluminum, and so on) or nonmetallic (plastic) materials that
    provide protection for conductors, connections, controls, and other electrical
    equipment.
    • Electrical boxes – are metal and non-metallic (plastic) enclosures that hold devices
    such as switches or outlets and safely permit wiring connections. Boxes are
    available in four primary shapes: square, rectangular, octagonal, or round.
    • Junction boxes (J-boxes) – are a special type of electrical box used to enclose
    conductor connections. Connections are commonly called junctions in the trade.
    • Pull box – is a type of junction box that allows access to a raceway for snaking
    conductors through the raceway. Knockouts in most boxes and other enclosures
    can be easily removed to allow wiring to enter the box.
    Conduit and Other Raceways
    • Raceway – is an enclosed channel such as a conduit, tube,
    or gutter designed for holding wires, cables, or busbars.
    • Types of Conduits:
    a. Rigid metal conduit
    b. Intermediate metal conduit (IMC)
    c. Electrical metallic tubing (EMT)
    d. Electrical nonmetallic tubing (ENT)
    e. Rigid nonmetallic conduit
    f. Flexible metal conduit
    g. Liquid tight flexible metal conduit
    h. Liquid tight flexible nonmetallic conduit
    i. Cellular concrete floor raceways
    Conduit
    Sizes
    based on
    the PEC
    Busways and Wireways
    • Busway – is of a standardized, factory-assembled enclosure consists of outer
    duct-like housing, bus bars, and insulators.
    • Wire gutters or wireways – are sheet metal or nonmetallic, flame-resistant plastic
    troughs that serve as a housing that encloses and protects conductors.
    Electric Motors

    In homes, electric motors are found in refrigerators,


    freezers, dishwashers, kitchen sink waste disposal,
    portable kitchen appliances, exhaust and ventilation
    fans, clothes washers and dryers, furnaces, air
    conditioners, and paddle fans.
    Motor
    Ratings
    based
    on the
    PEC
    THANK
    YOU.

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