LIFE SKILLS ELECTRICAL WIRING PLAN 1. Search the Internet and then label each of these symbols choosing from the given words. double outlet • fuse • dishwasher • washing machine • fridge • single outlet • switch • wire • light outlet 2. PAIR WORK Below you can read some steps you should follow when you are wiring a house. Put them into the correct order. Checkbox ☐ Connect the wires properly: wires of the same colour must be connected to each other. ☐ Make sure you have the necessary tools. ☐ Sketch your electrical plan deciding where to place your switches, fixtures and outlets and how many of them will run on one circuit: as a rule, there are six outlets per circuit in the living area and two in the kitchen. ☐ Protect yourself properly and be sure the power supply is off. ☐ Set up wires, cables, switches and outlets. Connect and place them accurately on walls and ceilings. ☐ Make sure you respect your country’s regulations. ☐ Set up at least a distribution panel, making sure that each wiring system has its own fuses and breakers.