Practical Significance
Every residential installation is having service connection. At the event of supply failure, knowledge of service connection and their rout is necessary to restore the electric supply.
Competency and Practical Skills
This practical is expected to develop the following skills for the industry identified competency: ‘Plan wiring/cabling activities using relevant materials following safe practices’
i. Identify types of service connection
ii. Trace cable route
Practical Outcome
1. Trace cable from incoming main to a residential unit.
Relevant Affective domain related Outcome(s)
i. Practice good housekeeping with safety measures.
ii. Demonstrate working as a leader/a team member.
iii. Maintain tools and equipment.
iv. Follow ethical practices.
Minimum Theoretical Background
The line, bringing electric power from supplier’s low voltage distributor up to the energy meter installed at the consumer’s premises is called the service connection. There are two types of service connection: Overhead service connection and
Underground service connection. Selection of type of service connection depends on various factor i.e. aesthetic, installation cost and safety.
Resources Required
Precautions to be followed
1 Don’t touch any live parts while physical verification of service connection.
Procedure
1. Identify the type of service connection at home.
2. Trace the cable rout.
3. Measure the length of cable rout.
4. Identify and list various components and accessories.
5. Draw single line drawing showing the cable rout from service pole to energy meter and details of service connection on A4 size sheet.