Watch Electric Wiring
The wiring in your home can act as a giant antenna and pick up broadcast signals for your entertainment.
Watch electric wiring. Electrical wiring parts and materials. We illustrate a variety of types of electrical wiring found in older buildings. Different types of wire are intended for different uses but with any of these wire types knowing the right wire size or gauge is key to making. By plugging a coaxial cable into a wall adapter you can use your home wiring as an antenna.
First you need the right equipment. If you ve shopped for electrical wire you have likely noticed that there are many types and sizes of wire to choose from. Here is a video of me doing some basic electric work that i uploaded for a school project. Rg59 cable rg6 is enhanced coaxial tv video cable.
Electrical parts and materials for all electrical projects should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes. Understanding electrical wiring color coding system electrical cable and wire color markings non metallic or nm 120 volt and 240 volt electrical cable come in two main parts. If anyone has any questions on any household or commercial wiring leave a comment and i will try to make. While varying somewhat by area of the country in the u s latin america europe and other areas there are recognizable generations of electrical wiring knob tube greenfield armored cable or bx wiring plastic or nm.
Schedule 40 polyvinyl chloride pvc conduit for electricity is gray and is rated for sunlight resistance. Old electrical wiring types photo guide to types of electrical wiring in older buildings. Identify the electric panel circuits found in the project area turn them off and tag them with a note before working with the electrical wiring. The power is run through an electric meter which records how much energy is used in the home and is the basis for the monthly electric bill.
Although some types of electrical cable do not have to be enclosed in conduit for outside installation enclosing any exposed cable is a good idea. The outer plastic sheathing or jacket and the inner color coded wires. How to match wire size to circuit amperage. You can run electrical wire outside to nearly any location.
How wires are sized. A daisy chain wiring pattern runs a single wire or cable from the distribution panel to a series of outlets like traditional plumbing or electrical service. Modern whole house installments tend to be home run type.