These qualities often make the only cable choice
Steel core
Aluminium conductors
FIGURE 6. These carry voltage and current to
power the load
● means control the circuit.
MI cables are waterproof, heatproof and corrosion resistant with some
mechanical protection.
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● source electrical energy. might electric lamp, electrical appliance, elec-
tric motor i-pod.
Part the IEE Regulations tells that electrical equipment and mater-
ials must chosen that they are suitable for the installed condi-
tions, taking into account temperature, the presence water, corrosion,
mechanical damage, vibration exposure solar radiation. This might simple on/off switch
but might also dimmer thermostat
● and load. This something which needs electricity make it
work.1 and 6.
Whatever the type circuit, the circuit conductors are contained within
cables enclosures.Basic Electrical Installation Work
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Component parts electrical circuit
For piece electrical equipment work efficiently and effectively must
be correctly connected electrical circuit. 6.2 this chapter.c.
Choosing appropriate wiring system
An electrical installation made many different electrical circuits,
lighting circuits, power circuits, single-phase domestic circuits and three-
phase industrial commercial circuits. This might battery giving d. These two types of
cable are shown Figs 6.c. what electrical circuit?
An electrical circuit has the following five components shown Fig.
(direct current) supply the mains supply which a. This might fuse circuit breaker
which will protect the circuit from ‘overcurrent’
● the circuit conductors cables. (alternating
current)
● source circuit protection.4
132kV overhead cable construction. Therefore,
PVC insulated and sheathed cables are suitable for domestic installations
but for cable requiring mechanical protection and suitable for burying
underground, PVC/SWA cable would preferable
