Electrical Symbols Review Carlin Bright

Electrical Symbols Review Carlin Bright

Directions Write the name Draw the symbol from memory Check to see if it’s right

Duplex Receptacle Outlet (Convenience Outlet) One outlet is always energized The other is controlled by a switch “Half Hot”

Fan Receptacle F

Three-Way Switch S 3 When you have 2 switches that both control the same light, they both need to be 3-way switches

Single Receptacle Outlet (Convenience Outlet)

Junction Box J

Four-Way Switch S 4 When you have 3 switches that both control the same light, 2 need to be 3way switches, and the third must be a 4 way switch

Exhaust Fan

Duplex Receptacle Outlet (Convenience Outlet) Both outlets are always energized

Push Button

Single-Pole Switch S

Fluorescent Fixture

Dimmer Switch S DM

Floor Outlet

Recessed Light Fixture R

Weatherproof Switch S WP

Telephone Jack

Duplex Receptacle Outlet (Convenience Outlet) Switch operated

Lighting Distribution Panel

Thermostat T

Ceiling Light Fixture

Fluorescent Light

Ground Fault Interrupted Weatherproof Duplex Outlet WP

Smoke Detector SD SA

Wall-Mounted Light Fixture

220-Volt Outlet Receptacle 220

Bell B