Electrical Wiring Diagram Symbols
Summary: Wiring symbols serve a very important part in electrical construction. Not only do they show us where something is to be installed, but what the electrical device is that will be installed. When performing any electrical wiring, whether it is a room remodel project or a new home, many things need to be identified in order to get a full understanding. Lighting
Switches
Outlets
Signals& Communications
Panels
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Identify the following items:
Base & Upper Cabinet locations and dimensions.
Countertops - Thickness, back splash height.
Plans for wall attached items such as mirrors and towel bars.
Electrical Symbols for Lighting
Surface Ceiling Light Recessed Ceiling Light Drop Cord Light Landscape Light Wall Light Ceiling Fan Multi-light Bar Track Light Troffer Fluorescent Light Surface Fluorescent Light Electrical Wiring Diagram Symbols top of page
Electrical Symbols for Switches
Switch 3-Way Switch 4-Way Switch Dimmer Switch Electrical Wiring Diagram Symbols top of page
Electrical Symbols for Outlets
Outlet GFI Outlet Switched Outlet Waterproof Outlet Quad Outlet Floor Outlet 240 Volt Outlet Electrical Wiring Diagram Symbols top of page
Electrical Symbols for Signals & Communications
Smoke Detector Telecom Outlets Stereo Outlet Television Outlet Doorbell Button Doorbell Chime Doorbell Transformer Thermostat Electrical Wiring Diagram Symbols top of page
Service Panel Electrical Wiring Diagram Symbols top of page
See also:
Main Page Residential Wiring Diagrams
GFCI - Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
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