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Electrical Symbols and Wiring Diagrams

Electrical Symbols: How do I identify electrical symbols used on site plans?

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This electrical question came from: Arshad, a Homeowner from Pakistan Islamabad

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Thanks for your electrical question Arshad.

Electrical Wiring  Symbols

Arshad, the links below will provide all the details and a full listing of electrical wiring symbols used for construction site plans.

The Following links will assist you with Electrical Symbols

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 2 Responses to “Electrical Symbols and Wiring Diagrams”
  1. Mike Archer says:
    December 4, 2012 at 3:41 am

    I have a site with various cables going across it and have always just given the doted lines and labels. I have never found a library of national standard colors for these or line types for CAD.

    Can you help?

  2. Dave Rongey says:
    December 4, 2012 at 3:55 am

    Hi Mike,
    Please look at the pages here on the website with the wiring symbols for wiring diagrams.
    I believe they will be very helpful.
    Dave