Guide to Performing an Electrical

Installation

Integrantes
Martin Axel Criollo Carrillo
Luis Bryan Rivadeneyra Nuñez

Carrera
Electricidad Industrial

Identify the connection and basic tools for installation

The connection is a set of cables that run from the pole to the "mufa". This is installed by the
energy supply company. To do this, they use an aluminum type 1 + 1 cable, composed of an
uncovered or neutral wire and an insulated or phase cable. In some cases, there are electrical
installations ready to receive the service cables through two types of distribution network:
overhead and underground.

Installs external elements for the connection

Outside the house, you should install the mufa, conduits, meter base, grounding rod, and
wiring for the entire assembly. You will need to have:

1. A thick-walled galvanized conduit for outdoor with a diameter of 32mm external

thread and three meters in length.

2. 1 1/4 omega galvanized clamps.

3. 100A four-terminal 'S' plug-in meter base for single-phase service.

4. THW-LS type copper wire 8.366 mm gauge or 8 AWG.

5. Reduction from 32 mm to 12.7 mm.

6. Galvanized connector for 1/2 conduit.

7. Thin-walled conduit tube of 12.7 mm diameter.

8. 8,367 mm² gauge or 8 AWG copper wire, bare or green in color.

9. Grounding rod of minimum length 2.44 m and diameter 16 mm with its respective 5/8"
GKP type connector.

10. 1 1/4 x 10" nipple, although it varies depending on the width of the wall.

Start the installation, how to do it?

Install the base for the meter

Before making any electrical connections, you must make the physical connections between
the materials. To start, you'll need to start with the meter base and the thick-walled conduit.
We suggest you go with the following brands.

Make the first mark

Make one on the wall, making sure that the top of the base of the meter is 1.8 meters above
the sidewalk.

Make the second mark

Remove the center disc from the 11/4" meter base, and make another mark on the wall, this
time over the location of the disc.

Drilling

Using a drill, drill through the wall and insert an 11/4" x 10" nipple, depending on the width of
your wall.

Attach the base

Fix the meter base with two pegs and dowels, seeing the marks made on the wall. Make sure
that each dick is in the hole that corresponds to it at the base.

Attach the conduit

Screw one side of the thick-walled conduit to the top of the meter base. Then secure it using
the omega clamps, with pegs and dowels.

Install to plug

During the process, make sure that the muffle is at a height of 4.8 meters above the sidewalk.
That is, it is 3 meters of the tube plus 1.8 meters of height above the base of the meter.

Install the copper rod

Finally, connect the tube for the physical grounding wire, and install the copper rod as follows:

Joins

To assemble, insert the external thread of the reduction into the bottom of the meter base to
adjust the diameter of the meter base to the thin-walled conduit. Do the same with the other
side of the reduction, but this time with the connector for the "thin-wall" conduit.

Ensures

Secure one end of the thin-walled conduit with the side screw of the connector so that it
reaches flush with the floor, where you'll later place the grounding rod. In the same way, it
secures the pipe to the wall by means of galvanized 1/2" nail clamps, pegs and dowels.

Nail to the Earth

To ground it, place the grounding rod vertically into the soil near the thin-walled conduit and
start striking with the help of a sledgehammer. Finally, insert the connector into the rod to
secure the wiring that you will do in the next step

1. Keep in mind that the function of the copper rod is to provide a low-resistance medium
(less than 25 ohms) to the earth.

2. Its position varies depending on where you work, depending on the installation, but the
important thing is that it is not visible.

3. The thin-walled conduit protects the grounding cable from external elements and
vandalism.

Prepare Electrical Connections

Once you've done the installation of the physical parts, make the electrical connections with
the 8 AWG gauge wire. Remember that this preparation must be at the edge of the property,
recessed or overlapping. In the event that the base of the meter is recessed, it must protrude at
least one centimeter for the correct installation of the meter. As a recommendation, avoid that
the preparation causes the connection to cross through another property or construction.
Remember that the top of the base of the meter should be 1.8 m above the curb. As a
consequence, the muffle will be 4.8 m from the sidewalk.
Install the internal elements of the connection

Internal installation refers to how the main switch is placed and the wiring involved. The switch
can be a fused blade switch or a single-pole thermomagnetic switch. Consider its parts:

Blade-fuse switch

This type of switch is the most economical option, but in the event of a failure the user must
change the blown bar of the fuse, which is a potential risk to people. Similarly, if a fuse blows,
the heat may cause the zinc batten to break, so it needs to be removed and replaced.
Remember to check its location because if it is exposed to rain, it must have a NEMA 3
certification that qualifies it as an outdoor type.

Single-pole thermomagnetic switch

The single-pole thermomagnetic switch is the most convenient option for the user, because in
the event of a failure in the electrical installation, the power is restored with the simple
movement of the lever on the pickup.

Switch Installation

The maximum distance between the meter and the main circuit breaker will be 5 meters in
accordance with CFE requirements, in the case of Mexico. The function of this switch is to serve
as the primary disconnect medium for the entire house
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Electrical Ion

Periodically check your home's electrical wiring, so you can

Finding bad connections, faulty switches in time, will prevent

accidents, you will save on electricity consumption and repairs

your installation or your electrical appliances.

Note that you must first disconnect the main switch before

make any repairs.

Overload of the installation

Do not overload the electrical installation with contacts

or with the use of devices that are

plugged into the same outlet. Also, avoid

Use extensions.
 Ties or unions

Ties or joints must be firm, coated with tin and adhesive vinyl (tape). Do not use tape, clear
tape, or other materials.

Install a Connection or Ground

The ground consists of a low-resistance conductor that connects to the neutral that enters the

house, with a three-metre-long copper rod (Copperweld) that is driven into the earth. The
ground of the system prevents a voltage rise greater than the installation can withstand. This
overload can be caused by lightning, contact of a high-voltage line with the connection cables
of the house, etc.

Install a Main Switch

Use a two-pole, 100-amp, porcelain-type main blade switch. The placement of higher capacity
fuses should be consulted with a qualified technician or electrical engineer. Never place rifles in
neutral.

Caja de disyuntores o "breakers"

The house must have a box of circuit breakers for a minimum of 6 circuits.

Installation

Installation should preferably be done in P.V.C. conduit tubes or on suitable insulators, at

distances of no more than 1.35 meters. Do not use staples to attach electrical cords to wood,
except with cord made for that purpose.

Distribution of breakers

Breakers should be distributed as follows:

Switch Breaker Capacity Wire Gauge

Iluminación:
for up to 17 bulbs 20A 12 THN

for up to 13 bulbs 15A 14 THN

General Outlets:

for up to 17 20A 12 THN

for up to 13 15A 15 THN

Kitchen Outlets 20A 12 THN

Electric Cooker (120 Volts)40A 06 THN

Double circuit electric cooker

(240 voltios) 40/50A 06 THN

Thermo shower:

Type One 30A 10 THN

40A Type 08 THN

Hot water tank

(Double Circuit)

20A 10 THN

Installation of ceilings and luminaires

For the installation of ceilings and luminaires, use either "U" or eye terminals to make the
connection. This is very important because breakers and fuses do not react to "sizzles" caused
by loose wires.