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Electrical Wiring Diagram Symbols


By Dave Rongey
©2008 Dave Rongey
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  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 Electrical Symbol
Surface Ceiling Light
Recessed Ceiling Light Electrical Symbol
Recessed Ceiling Light
Drop Cord Light Electrical Symbol
Drop Cord Light
Lindscape Light Electrical Symbol
Landscape Light
Wall Light Electrical Symbol
Wall Light
Ceiling Fan Electrical Symbol
Ceiling Fan
Multi-light Bar Electrical Symbol
Multi-light Bar
Track Light Electrical Symbol
Track Light
Troffer Fluorescent Electrical Symbol
Troffer Fluorescent Light
Surface Fluorescent Electrical Symbol
Surface Fluorescent Light

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Electrical Symbols for Switches

Switch Electrical Symbol Switch
3-Way Switch Electrical Symbol 3-Way Switch
4-Way Switch Electrical Symbol 4-Way Switch
Dimmer Switch Electrical Symbol Dimmer Switch

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Electrical Symbols for Outlets

Outlet Electrical Symbol Outlet
GFI Outlet Electrical Symbol GFI Outlet
Switched Outlet Electrical Symbol Switched Outlet
Waterproof Outlet Electrical Symbol Waterproof Outlet
Quad Outlet Electrical Symbol Quad Outlet
Floor Outlet Electrical Symbol Floor Outlet
240 Volt Outlet Electrical Symbol 240 Volt Outlet

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Electrical Symbols for Signals & Communications

Smoke Detector Electrical Symbol Smoke Detector
Telecom Outlets Electrical Symbol Telecom Outlets
Stereo Outlet Electrical Symbol Stereo Outlet
Television Outlet Electrical Symbol Television Outlet
Doorbell Button Electrical Symbol Doorbell Button
Doorbell Chime Electrical Symbol Doorbell Chime
Doorbell Transformer Electrical Symbol Doorbell Transformer
Thermostat Electrical Symbol Thermostat

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Electrical Symbols for Panels

Service Panel Electrical Symbol Service Panel

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See also:
Main Page Residential Wiring Diagrams
GFCI - Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters


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