ELECTRICAL WORKSHOP PRACTICE

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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

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ELECRICAL SYMBOLS

WIRING MTERIALS
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TOOLS 09

ONE LAMP CONTROLLED BY ONE SWITCH 10

TWO LAMP CONTROLLED BY TWO SWITCH WITH

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SOCKET OUTLET

STAIR CASE WIRING 14

HOSPITAL WIRING 16

GODOWN WIRING 18

MASTER SWITCH CONTROL WIRING 20

INTER MEDIATE SWITCH WIRING 22

HOUSE WIRING 24

TESTING OF INSULATION RESISTANCE 26

CEILING FAN 29

ELECTRIC IRON BOX 36

ELECTRIC MIXER 42

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SAFETY RULES
(Electricity is a good servant but a bad master)

1. SAFETY is of paramount importance in the Electrical Engineering Laboratories.

2. Electricity NEVER EXECUSES careless persons. So exercise enough care and attention in

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handling electrical equipment and follow safety practices in the laboratory.
3. Avoid direct contact with any voltage source and power line voltages. (Otherwise, any
such contact may subject you to electrical shock)
4. Wear rubber-soled shoes. (To insulate you from earth so that even if you accidentally
contact a live point, current will not flow through your body to earth and hence you will
be protected from electrical shock)
5. Wear laboratory-coat and avoid loose clothing. (Loose clothing may get caught on an
equipment/instrument and this may lead to an accident particularly if the equipment
happens to be a rotating machine)
6. Girl students should have their hair tucked under their coat or have it in a knot.
7. Do not wear any metallic rings, bangles, bracelets, wristwatches and neck chains. (When
you move your hand/body, such conducting items may create a short circuit or may
touch a live point and thereby subject you to electrical shock)
8. Be certain that your hands are dry and that you are not standing on wet floor. (Wet parts
of the body reduce the contact resistance thereby increasing the severity of the shock)
9. Ensure that the power is OFF before you start connecting up the circuit.(Otherwise you
will be touching the live parts in the circuit)
10. Get your circuit diagram approved by the staff member and connect up the circuit strictly
as per the approved circuit diagram.
11. Check power chords for any sign of damage and be certain that the chords use safety
plugs and do not defeat the safety feature of these plugs by using ungrounded plugs.
12. When using connection leads, check for any insulation damage in the leads and avoid
such defective leads.
13. Do not defeat any safety devices such as fuse or circuit breaker by shorting across it.
Safety devices protect YOU and your equipment.
14. Switch on the power to your circuit and equipment only after getting them checked up
and approved by the staff member.
15. Do not make any change in the connection without the approval of the staff member.
16. In case you notice any abnormal condition in your circuit ( like insulation heating up,
resistor heating up etc ), switch off the power to your circuit immediately and inform the
staff member.

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TOOLS

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ONE LAMP CONTROLLED BY ONE SWITCH

AIM:-

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To wire up a circuit in conduit system one lamp controlled by one switch

TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED

1. Steel rule 300mm 1No

2. Combination Plier 200mm 1No
3. Electricians Knife 1No
4. Screw driver 200mm, 10mm 1No
tip
5. Ball peen hammer 220gm 1No
6. Gimlet 25mm 1No
7. Neon tester 0-500V 1No
8. Wire stripper 1No
9. Firmer chisel 5/8” 1No

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ESTIMATE:-
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PROCEDURE:-
1. Draw the lay out and connection diagram.

2. Collect the required wiring materials.

3. Connect the required materials on the work board as per connection diagram.

4. Check the circuit for continuity.

5. Given the supply to the circuit after checking.

6. Finished the work neatly and correctly.

RESULT:-

wired up a circuit in conduit system one lamp controlled by one switch

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TWO LAMP CONTROLLED BY TWO SWICTH WITH SOCKET OUTLET

AIM:- MA'DIN POLYTECHNIC COLLE

To wire up a circuit in conduit system two lamps and a socket out let each controlled
independently.

TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED

1. Steel rule 300mm 1No

2. Combination Plier 200mm 1No
3. Electricians Knife 1No
4. Screw driver 200mm, 10mm 1No
tip
5. Ball peen hammer 220gm 1No
6. Gimlet 25mm 1No
7. Neon tester 0-500V 1No
8. Wire stripper 1No
9. Firmer chisel 5/8” 1No

LAY OUT CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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PROCEDURE:-
1. Draw the lay out and connection diagram.

2. Collect the required wiring materials.

3. Connect the required materials on the work board as per connection diagram.

4. Check the circuit for continuity.

5. Given the supply to the circuit after checking.

6. Finished the work neatly and correctly.

RESULT:-

wired up a circuit in conduit system two lamps and a socket out let each controlled
independently

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STAIR CASE WIRING

AIM:-

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To wire up a circuit in conduit system one lamp controlled by two switches (stair
case wiring) in deferent places.
LAY OUT CONNECTION DIAGRAM

TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED

1. Steel rule 300mm 1No

2. Combination Plier 200mm 1No
3. Electricians Knife 1No
4. Screw driver 200mm, 10mm 1No
tip
5. Ball peen hammer 220gm 1No
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6. Gimlet 25mm 1No

7. Neon tester 0-500V 1No
8. Wire stripper 1No
9. Firmer chisel 5/8” 1No
ESTIMATE:-

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SI NAME OF METERIALS SPECIFICATION QUANTITY UNITS REMARKS
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PROCEDURE:-
1. Draw the lay out and connection diagram.

2. Collect the required wiring materials.

3. Connect the required materials on the work board as per connection diagram.

4. Check the circuit for continuity.

5. Given the supply to the circuit after checking.

6. Finished the work neatly and correctly.

RESULT:-

wired up a circuit in conduit system one lamp controlled by two switches (stair case wiring) in
deferent places

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HOSPITAL WIRING
AIM:-

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To wire up a circuit in conduit system two lamps controlled by two switches (one
way and two way hospital wiring
LAY OUT CONNECTION DIAGRAM

TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED

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1. Steel rule 300mm 1No

2. Combination Plier 200mm 1No
3. Electricians Knife 1No
4. Screw driver 200mm, 10mm 1No
tip
5. Ball peen hammer 220gm 1No

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6. Gimlet 25mm 1No
7. Neon tester 0-500V 1No
8. Wire stripper 1No
9. Firmer chisel 5/8” 1No
ESTIMATE:-
SI NAME OF METERIALS SPECIFICATION QUANTITY UNITS REMARKS
NO

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PROCEDURE:-
1. Draw the lay out and connection diagram.

2. Collect the required wiring materials.

3. Connect the required materials on the work board as per connection diagram.

4. Check the circuit for continuity.

5. Given the supply to the circuit after checking.

6. Finished the work neatly and correctly.

RESULT:-

wired up a circuit in conduit system two lamps controlled by two switches (one way and two
way hospital wiring

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GODOWN WIRING
AIM:-

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To wire up a circuit in conduit system as per layout and conditions (go down wiring)

LAY OUT CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED

1. Steel rule 300mm 1No

2. Combination Plier 200mm 1No
3. Electricians Knife 1No
4. Screw driver 200mm, 10mm 1No
tip

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5. Ball peen hammer 220gm
6. Gimlet 25mm
7. Neon tester 0-500V
1No
1No
1No
8. Wire stripper 1No
9. Firmer chisel 5/8” 1No
ESTIMATE:-
SI NAME OF METERIALS SPECIFICATION QUANTITY UNITS REMARKS
NO

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PROCEDURE:-
1. Draw the lay out and connection diagram.

2. Collect the required wiring materials.

3. Connect the required materials on the work board as per connection diagram.

4. Check the circuit for continuity.

5. Given the supply to the circuit after checking.

6. Finished the work neatly and correctly.

RESULT:-
wired up a circuit in conduit system as per layout and conditions (go down wiring)

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MASTER SWITCH CONTROL WIRING

AIM:-

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To wire up a circuit in conduit system by putting Lamps from different places
independently and from one specific place by a Master Switch .

LAY OUT

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED

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1. Steel rule 300mm 1No

2. Combination Plier 200mm 1No
3. Electricians Knife 1No
4. Screw driver 200mm, 10mm 1No
tip
5. Ball peen hammer 220gm 1No

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6. Gimlet 25mm 1No
7. Neon tester 0-500V 1No
8. Wire stripper 1No
9. Firmer chisel 5/8” 1No
ESTIMATE:-
SI NAME OF METERIALS SPECIFICATION QUANTITY UNITS REMARKS
NO

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PROCEDURE:-
1. Draw the lay out and connection diagram.

2. Collect the required wiring materials.

3. Connect the required materials on the work board as per connection diagram.

4. Check the circuit for continuity.

5. Given the supply to the circuit after checking.

6. Finished the work neatly and correctly.

RESULT:-

wired up a circuit in conduit system by putting Lamps from different places independently and
from one specific place by a Master Switch.

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INTERMEDIATE SWITCH WIRING

AIM:-

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To wire up a circuit in conduit system by putting One lamp from multiple places using
intermediate switch (more than two places).

LAY OUT

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED

1. Steel rule 300mm 1No

2. Combination Plier 200mm 1No
3. Electricians Knife 1No
4. Screw driver 200mm, 10mm 1No
tip

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5. Ball peen hammer 220gm
6. Gimlet 25mm
7. Neon tester 0-500V
1No
1No
1No
8. Wire stripper 1No
9. Firmer chisel 5/8” 1No
ESTIMATE:-
SI NAME OF METERIALS SPECIFICATION QUANTITY UNITS REMARKS
NO

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PROCEDURE:-
1. Draw the lay out and connection diagram.

2. Collect the required wiring materials.

3. Connect the required materials on the work board as per connection diagram.

4. Check the circuit for continuity.

5. Given the supply to the circuit after checking.

6. Finished the work neatly and correctly.

RESULT:-
wired up a circuit in conduit system by putting One lamp from multiple places using
intermediate switch (more than two places).
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HOUSE WIRING

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AIM:-

To wire up a circuit in open conduit system (house wiring).

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED

1. Steel rule 300mm 1No

2. Combination Plier 200mm 1No
3. Electricians Knife 1No
4. Screw driver 200mm, 10mm 1No
tip

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5. Ball peen hammer 220gm
6. Gimlet 25mm
7. Neon tester 0-500V
1No
1No
1No
8. Wire stripper 1No
9. Firmer chisel 5/8” 1No
ESTIMATE:-
SI NAME OF METERIALS SPECIFICATION QUANTITY UNITS REMARKS
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PROCEDURE:-
1. Draw the lay out and connection diagram.

2. Collect the required wiring materials.

3. Connect the required materials on the work board as per connection diagram.

4. Check the circuit for continuity.

5. Given the supply to the circuit after checking.

6. Finished the work neatly and correctly.

RESULT:-

wired up a circuit in open conduit system (house wiring).

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TESTING OF INSULATION RESISTANCE

AIM:-

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To conduct the following tests for new electrical installation
1. Insulation resistance between conductors
2. Insulation resistance between conductor and earth

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PRINCIPLE:-

Before new electrical installation or an addition to an existing installation

is to be connected to supply mains the above tests have to be carried out to
ensure that there is no defect in the installation which may cause danger and is
in accordance with Electricity Rules. Insulation resistance between conductors
is conducted to ensure that the insulation of the cables or wires is not damaged
and there is no leakage between them. Insulation resistance between
conductor and earth is conducted to ensure that the cables used in wiring are
sufficiently insulated to avoid leakage of current to earth.

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PROCEDURE:-

Insulation Resistance between Conductors

1. Switch off the main switch and remove fuse carriers.

2. Remove all the lamps from their holders.

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3. Disconnect all the appliances.
4. Keep switches in ON position.
5. Keep all distribution fuses / MCBs in ON position.
6. Connect the one lead of the megger in to phase and other lead to neutral wire.
7. Rotate the megger and measure the insulation resistance.
8. Finish the work and submit for inspection.

Insulation Resistance between Conductor and Earth

1. Put the main switch ON position

2. All the fuses in main switch should be in position
3. All the fuses / MCBs in DB in ON position.
4. The lamps, fans and other loads should be in their position.
5. All switches should be in ON position.
6. Short the phase and neutral of the socket with wire.
7. Short the line and neutral cables at the main switch.
8. Connect the shorted lead to the ‘L’ terminal of the megger.
9. Connect the earth to the ‘E’ terminal of the megger.
10. Rotate the megger at its rated speed.
11. Measure the insulation resistance and it should not be less than 1M.
12. Finish the work and submit for inspection.

RESULT:-

1. Measured the insulation resistance between conductors = Ω

2. Measured the insulation resistance between conductor and earth = Ω

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CEILING FAN

AIM:-
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To study the construction and working of ceiling fan and ending the trouble shoot
problems

APPARATUS REQUIRED:-

Test lamp, bearing puller, Ceiling fan

TOOLS REQUIRED:-

Combination pliers, Tester, Screw driver, Multi meter

OBJECTIVE:-

 Explain the construction of ceiling fan

 Describe the causes for common faults and their remedy
 Describe the dismantling and assembling procedure for a ceiling fan

AIM:-

The fans consists of the following parts

1. Rotating part
2. Stationary part
The rotating part consists of
 Rotor (Body)
 Fan blades
 Bearings
 Squirrel cage winding (rotor)

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The stationary parts consists of

 Canopy
 Shackle bolt, nut and split pin
 Suspension rod (Down rod)
 Terminal block
 Capacitor

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Stator winding
Running winding
The information about the rating is available from the name plate which is fixed on
the body of the fan.
In generally most ceiling fan and table fan have a capacitor start permanent
capacitor motors which a difference from usual motor that it central position (Rotor/
Armature) remains fixed, while the outer portion rotates blades are mounted on the
outer shaft when the motor is energized the blade cause to rotate and to circulate the
surroundings are depends on the speed of fan. A regulator is connected in series with
fan at different tapings hence the speed of the fan consist of a number of parts are
connected together as a shaft to avoid loose fittings the parts are located bolts, split,
pins and bearing lock.
Usually a ceiling fan and table fan consist of a capacitor start and run motor.
Capacitor are connected in the circuit at all times the advantages of leaving the
capacitor permanently in circuit are,
 Improve the over load capacity of motor
 Higher power factor
 Higher efficiency
 Quit running of the motor
It has one starting winding in series with one capacitor and running winding since
the capacitor remains in the circuit permanently. This motor is often referred to as
permanent. Split capacitor runs motor and behaves practically like an unbalanced 2
phase motor.

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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COIL CONNECTION FOR CEILING FAN

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POSSIBLE FAULT AND REMODIES:-

Fan not working

CAUSES TEST REMEDIES

1.Dry bearing. If the bearing Check grease and quality of By giving oil or grease this
with dry bearing ( without oil grease after removing defect can be rectified
or grease) or brush friction
increase heat produced and
either rotate at low speed
2.No supply on wall socket Test continuity If it is wiring fault, rewire it

3.Regulator has open circuit Test the regulator If it is regulator fault replace
it

4.Faulty capacitor Check the capacitor by Replace if necessary

supply or multi meter

5.Faulty regulator Check the regulator by series Replace if necessary

test lamp

6.Open or Short circuit on Check the field winding Rewind if necessary

field winding

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Fan works at low speed

CAUSE TEST REMEDY

1.Low voltage Check the supply voltage Give correct supply

2.Faulty capacitor Check capacitor Replace by new one

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3..Winding fault

4.Weak field winding

Check the winding

Check the insulation

resistance of field winding
Rewind if necessary

Repair it

Fan working at low speed and become hot

CAUSE TEST REMEDY

1.Capacitor is burn out Capacitor test Replace it

2.Blade are bended To set the blade in correct If bend is occur straighten by
position take them out from pushing or using a mallet
the grill, place the blade on
the flat and clean floor in
such a position so the blades
may touch the floor

3.Winding shorted Test using series test lamp Replace winding

4.Winding earthed Test for continuity There must be earthed by an

earth wire coming from the
wall socket by the third wire
in the load

Fan gives shock

CAUSE TEST REMEDY

1.Winding may be earthed Test for continuity There must be earthed by an
end cover may be touching earth wire coming from the
the open portion of winding wall socket by the third wire
in the load

Other faults
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FAULT CAUSE & TEST REMEDY

1.Fan is working at high Test for continuity Repair or replace the
speed only regulator

2.Fan is not working at high Capacitor defective Replace

speed if position 5 Winding defective Rewind

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Regulator defective Replace

3.Fan produces sound when Capacitor defective Replace

switch is ON Winding defective Rewind

4.Fan is working with high Bearing tight Replace old bearing

sound Give grease or oil

ASSEMBLING:-

Assembling the dismantled parts in the reverse order to that of dismantling. Check
the screws whether they are tightly fitted before installing the ceiling fan care has to
be taken to test the fan for its insulation between the winding and the body.
RESULT:-

Studied about ceiling fan and table fan and prepared the maintenance chart.

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ELECTRIC IRON BOX

AIM:-
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To find the fault of iron box (ordinary and automatic) and study about them and
prepare the maintenance chart of the possible faults and their remedies

MATERIALS REQUIRED:-

Iron box, Test lamp, Wires

TOOLS REQUIRED:-

Tester, Pliers, Stripper etc.,

THEORY:-

ELECTRIC IRON BOX

An electric iron box is used to iron the cloths. Electric iron box can be classified into two
types as below

 Ordinary Electric Iron Box

 Automatic Electric Iron Box
ORDINARY ELECTRIC IRON BOX

It consists of Chromium plated base plate, Heating element,

Pressure plate and Iron case with Handle

Sole Plate

It is made up of Cast iron and its bolts is Nickel plated with very shining like glasses.

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Heating Element

It is made up of flat Nichrom wire and wound on a Mica sheet. Its wattage
varies 450, 500, 1000 etc.,
Pressure Plate

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It is made up of Cast iron. Its shape as heating element. It sets and presses the
heating element on sole plate with the help of two machine screws and nuts.
Iron Case

It is used for covering the all above parts. In which an insulator terminal and
handle is provided. It is make up of iron sheet with Nickel plating .
Wooden or Ebonite Handle

It is used for holding the bar terminal with stand washers.

Porcelain Sheet

Nut, Bolt and Washers are used to tighten the weight plate and iron case
should be insulated by insulating materials like Porcelain sheet, Mica sheet,
Ebonite sheet

AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC IRON BOX

In addition to the above mentioned iron box, the automatic iron box has a
thermostat which is connected in series with the element. This thermostat
controls the temperature. Prevent over heating of iron and thus avoids damage
to the heating element. The required temperature can be obtained with the
help of thermostat.
Principle of Operation

An electric iron box works on the principle that when an AC current passed
through a resistive wire the electrical energy is transferred to heat energy. The
Nichrome wire is heated up to a certain temperature and gets a bright orange-
red colour. The wire used in heating element generally made by Nichrome
wire which is a combination of 15% Chromium 20% Iron and remains Nickel.

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Testing

1. By connecting the two ends of connecting lamp leads to the terminals of

iron box
 If lamp glows dimly it means that element is in working order

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 If the lamp does not glow it means that the breaking
in the heating element
 If the lamp glows brightly the both sides of the
element touching the sole plate
2. The earth testing by connecting one lead to one terminal of electric iron
and other lead to metal parts of the element if the lamp give full light or
dim light, there is a leakage in the iron. If the lamp does not glow , the
iron is good

AUTOMATIC IRON BOX

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM OF IRON BOX

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POSSIBLE FAULTS AND REMEDIES:-

DEFECT CAUSES REMEDIS

1.The iron box does not get Power failure Check the supply
started Loose connection Check the
connection

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Replace the heating element
Break on heating element

2.Touching give shock Live part is touching on body Insulate live part

3.Slow heating Lack of rated voltage Improve the voltage

4.In an automatic iron box The thermostat is not Replace the thermostat
power does not break working by new one
which maintaining the
required temperature

RESULT:-

Studied the methods to find out the fault of a ordinary and automatic iron box and
prepared the maintenance chart.

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ELECTRIC MIXER
AIM:-

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To study about electric mixer and find out fault in it

APPARATUS REQUIRED:-

Electric mixer

TOOLS REQUIRED:-

Screw driver, Combination pliers, Test lamp, Tester, Knife

PRINCIPLE:-

It is worked on by using a universal motor. A universal motor may be operated either on DC or

Single phase AC supply. Approximately same output.

Being a series wound motor it has high starting torque and a variable speed characteristics. It
runs dangerously high speed on no load. That’s why such motors are would built into a
device driver.

I which tapings field method is usually employed for speed control purpose. In this method a
field plate is tapped various points and speed is controlled by field strength for this purpose
either of the following two arrangement may be used.

 The field pole is wound in various sections with different sizes of taps are brought out
from each sections.
 Nichrome resistance is wound over one field pole and taps are brought out from te
wire.

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RELATED INFORMATIONS:-

Electric mixer is born for house purpose. It’s very useful appliance for grinding. Another use of
mixer is prepare fruit juice.

The speed of mixer is high. The mixers are available in small medium and large sizes. Large size

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one is the mostly used for commercial purpose. The electric mixer can be divided into three
parts from construction point of view.

Base

The base portion houses an electrical universal motor with a ON , OFF switch or a selected
switch. If it is a multi speed motor.

Grinder and Blender

Grinder is of two types. The one is for fruit juice, vegetable juice, etc... It’s called blender
for grinding dry and hard pieces. The blades of grinder are small in size and are made of hard
stainless steel.

Bowl

The material to be grinded or mixed is put into the bowl after the preparation of it. Ready the
bowl along with the grinder is detached from the shaft of the motor. The content are then
poured out.

The bowl grinding blades are coupled to the motor with the help of Dayton coupling.

POSSIBLE FAULT AND REMODIES:-

1. Mixer grinder is heating

CAUSE TEST REMEDY

1. Overload Check the load. Reduce it.

2. Low or high supply Check the supply voltage. Give proper supply.
voltage. .
If it’s not normal tight it
Check the tightness of bearing
3. Bearing and couple are too to appropriate level.
and couple.
tightened.

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2. Mixer does not exist.

CAUSES TEST REMEDIES

1. Supply does not exist. Check for continuity. Replace if necessary.

2. Couple is mechanically Check rotation. Dismantle if required and test.

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block.
Replace if it necessary.
3. Coil are open circuited. Test the field coil for open
circuit (test lamp).
Replace if it necessary.
4. Complaint on over load Check for switch with test
switch. lamp.
Replace if it necessary.
5. Defective the selection Check rotatory switch.
switch.

6. No adequative pressure on
brush holder.
Replace the coil if required.
7. Short circuit on armature. Check the armature by
growler to located
effective coil.

3. Mixer makes sound

CAUSE TEST REMEDY

1. Bearing problem. Check the bearing. Replace it or replace if is
necessary.

2. Improve coupling. Check the joining of couples Make it correct.

and jar.
Give proper supply.
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4. Low speed
CAUSES TEST REMEDIES
1. Short circuit on winding. Check for winding. Rewind if necessary.

2. Speed can’t be varied. Check rotary switch. Repair or replace it.

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3. Get shocks from body. Check water leakage inside Clean and warm it in sun light.
of it.
.
4. Decrease of sharpness of Check t Replace blade and brush.
blade or brush complaint.

5. Get shock from code wire Check insulation of code Replace if it.
wire.

6. Short circuit in armature or Check commutator Replace it.

commutater. insulation.

7. Too tight to the working Check bearing and brushes. Replace it if it is faulty.
motor.

RESULT:-

Studied about an electric mixer and find out parts in it and dismantle and assemble
the parts.

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