Contrast poor cabling and wire-dressing work with good-quality wiring and installation.
Contrast of work should include
- defining good-quality wiring practices
- identifying poor wiring practices
- examining various conduit, raceway, harness, and strapping products that aid in good-quality wiring installations
- listing resources for good wiring practices such as the National Electrical Code
- identifying potential safety concerns surrounding poor cabling installations
- estimating the potential cost difference between good-quality and poor wiring installations.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is it important to always “dress up” your wiring installations?
- Why is it important for a technician to be familiar with the latest products made to help create quality wiring installations?
- What might be some potential safety concerns with poorly wired installations?