LBS Level: 2
Demonstration Title: Rewiring a Room
Answer Sheet
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1. Why do you think the electrician wants all new wire? He room is already wired with aluminium. You can’t install copper-wired fixtures and receptacles when there is aluminium wire installed. |
2. What gauge of wire should John use to rewire the recreation room circuit? 14 gauge wire |
| Measure from… | You can use this column to do your rough work |
Total |
| The breaker box to the junction box for the light. | 4’ + 6’ + 8’ = | 18’ |
| Junction box for the light to receptacle #1 | 6’ + 7’ = | 13’ |
| Receptacle #1 to receptacle #2 | 8’ = | 8’ |
| Junction box for the light to light switch | 6’ + 6’ 8” + 4’ = | 16’ 8” |
| Subtotal of wiring for the room | 18’ + 13’ + 8’ + 16’ 8” = | 55’ 8” |
| Add 5 feet for making all the connections | 55’ 8” + 5’ = | 60’ 8” |
| Round up to the nearest foot | 61’ | |
| Total wiring needed for the room | 61’ |