Title: Lab 11-1: AC Parallel 3-Way Switches With Light Bulb and Receptacles - 2 Hour
Course: Basic Electrical Theory and Wiring (Sandbox) > Section: Module 11: Parallel Circuits

Introduction

Below is the video from Module 11 on how to draw a schematic. You can view it if you need a refresher on drawing schematics.

Instructions

Watch the example video, and then perform the lab.

1. Follow the guidelines on the Lab Expectations page.
2. Print off the drawing template found at the start of Module 11. (If you cannot print the drawing, draw the template on a piece of paper.)
3. Write your initials in the "Drawn By:" section of the template drawing.
4. Write the date in the "Date:" section of the template drawing.
5. Write the lab number in the "Drawing #" section of the template drawing.
6. Write the title of the lab in the "title" section of the template drawing.
7. Legibly draw up the following schematic using the drawing template and drawing legend. (Note: Refer to AMAR-1200-01 - AC Amps Measurement.pdf and AMAR-1200-02 - DC Amps Measurement.pdf found in previous modules for examples on how to properly draw a schematic.)
8. Draw AC input to 24 VAC transformer.
9. Draw all circuit breakers in the system.
10. Draw two 3-way switches that turn on a single light bulb. You can add it to your schematic as shown.
11. From a different breaker, wire 2 parallel receptacles.
12. Label all wires with the appropriate color.
13. Wire up the circuit per your drawing.
14. Show that the circuit works.
15. Measure the voltage at the light bulb and at the receptacles.
16. Answer: Is the light bulb in parallel or series with the receptacles?

Materials

ID | Item | Image | Qty for Kit | In Kit 2290039
1 | Circuit Breaker Box (Note: Ours doesn't have the cover.) |  | 1 |
3 | 15-Amp, 3-Way Light Switch |  | 2 |
5 | 15-Amp, 125 V Receptacle (Outlet) |  | 2 |
6 | Light Socket |  | 2 |
9 | 15-Amp, Single-Pole Circuit Breaker |  | 1 |
10 | 20-Amp, Single-Pole Circuit Breaker |  | 1 |
13 | Multimeter (Greenlee) |  | 1 |
14 | Multimeter (Extec) |  | 1 |
15 | 4-in-1 Screwdriver |  | 1 |
17 | Wire Strippers |  | 1 |
18 | 12 V Light Bulb (25W) |  | 3 |
49 | 18 AWG Black Wire |  | 250 Feet |
51 | 18 AWG White Wire |  | 250 Feet |
52 | 18 AWG Green Wire |  | 250 Feet |

- Pencil
- DWG Template - AMAR-1200-XX - Blank.pdf
- DWG Legend - AMAR-1200-00 R1- Legend.pdf

Submission

What to Submit

- Submit a photo per the rubric below.
- Submit a video per the rubric below.

 | Remember! |
 | You will need to submit a picture and a video for this assignment. If you only submit one, don't worry. You can always resubmit with the missing piece and both will be visible to the instructor. |

How to Submit

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