Steps to a Quality Circuit 1 Diagram the

Steps to a Quality Circuit 1. Diagram the circuit. • Read your instructions, understand the circuit. • Only have about 40 minutes, plan for 30. • Takes time but saves time. • Easier to plan for material usage.

Steps to a Quality Circuit 2. Install the NM clamps when using metallic boxes. • Clamps horizontal • Clamps tight

Steps to a Quality Circuit 3. Cut wire to length and remove casing before installing. • 7” of free conductor • Mark 7” on wrist • Do not start at source end 8”

Steps to a Quality Circuit 3. Cut wire to length and remove casing before installing. • lay over top of boxes • allow 1/4” to 1/2” of casing • to show inside of clamp

Steps to a Quality Circuit 4. Pull the wire into the boxes and tighten clamps. • Any problems, notify judges • Keep wires neat and straight

Steps to a Quality Circuit 5. Strip insulation off the ends of all wires. • Do not nick or cut conductor • Remove about 5/8” of insulation

Steps to a Quality Circuit 6. Bend all loops where needed. • Strive for the perfect loop • Clip too much wire on tail end.

Steps to a Quality Circuit 7. Wire up the neutral white wire first. • Follow ABC’s of Wiring • Gets it out of your way first Neutrals uninterrupted Neutral to silver

Steps to a Quality Circuit 8. Make all hot and switch legs connections next. • Follow NEC regulations Switch Leg Hot from Source

Steps to a Quality Circuit 8. Connect grounding wires last. • Ground to the max Grounding Points

Steps to a Quality Circuit 9. Clean up board for final presentation. • Shake out any insulation • Clip off any excess paper • Separate conductors • All connections tight