Title: Lab 1-2: Simple AC Light Circuit (Electrical Systems)
Course: Troubleshooting Labs > Section: Final Troubleshooting Labs

INTRODUCTION

Now that you know how to strip and attach wires, you'll apply what you've learned by wiring an AC circuit. Most of the electrical tasks that you do on a job will require the ability to properly strip and attach wires.

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OBJECTIVES

- Wire up a simple AC circuit by correctly connecting hot, neutral, and ground wires
- Strip wires and attach them to components correctly and safely

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MATERIALS + TROUBLESHOOTING REFERENCE PAGES

Click on each link to view the reference page for that component or concept. Troubleshooting videos for new components are below. You should watch those videos before proceeding with the lab.

Basic Electrical Trainer
Lockout Tagout
2-Way Switch
Light Bulb
Single-pole Breaker
Wire
Wire Colors
Circuit Breaker Box
Light Socket

Tools:

Wire Strippers
4-in-1 Screwdriver

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TROUBLESHOOTING VIDEOS

You will be introduced to some new components in this lab. Watch the following videos to learn how to troubleshoot these new components. Then, as you complete the lab, if you run into issues, use these videos to attempt to fix (troubleshoot) the problem yourself before asking for help from an instructor.

You will be able to reference these videos in future labs.

Light Bulb

Wire

2-Way Switch

Single-Pole Circuit Breaker

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LAB INSTRUCTIONS

Watch the example lab video, and then perform the lab.

Do not worry if you don't understand all of the components yet. You will learn more about these in future labs or through experience as you wire the labs.

For this lab, you will:

- Attach circuit breakers to the bus bars in the circuit breaker box
- Wire the switch to the specified circuit breaker
- Wire the switch to the light socket
- Wire the light socket to the neutral/ground bus bar
- Wire the switch to the ground bus bar

1. Wire the circuit as in the example shown in the video. If you're unsure about how to properly strip wire and hook them up then re-watch the videos on the "Wiring Connections" page. Lab expectations are listed in the rubric below.
2. Wire the circuit per drawing AMAR-1200-03.  AMAR-1200-03 - Simple Light Circuit.pdf
If needed, individual schematic images can be found on the troubleshooting reference page for that component. (See the "Materials" section above.)
NOTE
The brass screw of the light socket is the black (hot) wire.
The silver screw of the light socket is the white (neutral) wire.
If wrong, wire it again.
3. Show that your lightbulb turns on.

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SUBMISSION

What to Submit

Submit a video per the rubric. Your video should be 30 seconds or less.

How to Submit

See the following link for step-by-step instructions on how to submit video submissions.