1999 State Competition                                                      Contestant # ___________________
FFA Agricultural Mechanics Contest                                 Contestant Name _______________
University of Missouri                                   &n bsp;                    Chapter_______________________
50 points
 
 

ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS


Objectives: Demonstrate electrical wiring skills by wring an outlet that will be added to an existing circuit (outlet must be hot all the time).

Materials needed:  1 piece 12-2 with ground, 1duplex receptacle, 3 plastic fixture boxes, 1 g-clip, various tools provided.

Directions:
1. Wire the duplex receptacle to meet NEC code.
2. DO NOT cut the wire, use the length given.

 Point Evaluation                                     &nbs p;     Points
                                         & nbsp;        Possible        Earned
 Wiring the duplex receptacle
  -circuit color coded properly......................     8         ______
  -cable secured to box..............................     6         ______
  -cable covering removed properly...................     6         ______
  -free conductor length.............................     6         ______
  -insulation removed properly.......................     8         ______
  -proper use of grounding clips.....................     6         ______
  -proper connection to screws.......................     6         ______
 Work habits and shop safety.........................     4         ______

Total points earned..................................    50         ______