Conductors Flashcards
What Does The Cable That Carries Power Through The House (On Branch Circuits) Have On Them
Nylon Sheathing
What’s The Point Of Nylon Sheathing
The Sheathing Protects The Conductors (Wires) Inside From Damage When Its Being Installed
What Do You Do With The Cable
The Cable Is Usually Pulled Through Holes In Studs And Joists During The Electrical Rough-In
What Does The Electrical Rough-In Include
The Electrical Rough-In Includes Running Cables Through The Walls And Into Metal Or Plastic Boxes Where All Connections Will Be Made In A Later Stage In Construction
When Is The Electrical Rough-In Done
The Rough-In Is Done Before Insulation Or Drywall Is Applied
What Is The Cable We Primarily Use Called
“NMD” - Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable
Where Would You Use NMD
It Is Designed For Dry Places
What’s Another Thing Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable Is Called
“Armoured Cable” Or “BX”
What’s Inside Of A Cable
Number Of Insulated Conductors And Bare Copper Ground Wire
What Colours Are Hot Conductors
Red Or Black
What Do Hot Conductors Do
They Bring Power To Switches And Plugs
What Colours Are Neutral Conductors
White
What Do Neutral Conductors Do
They Complete The Circuit By Bringing Power Back To The Breaker Panel
What Colour Are Ground Wires
Ground Wires Are Usually Bare, But If They Do Have Insulation It’s Usually Green
What Does Each Conductor Have
Each Conductor Has A Size/Thickness, Or Gauge
