The Circuit Diagram

The Circuit Diagram

The circuit diagram is an important concept for the electrician. The electrician needs to be able to interpret the diagram, convert it to a physical circuit, and adapt it to the specific environment where the circuit is being installed.

Below is a circuit diagram with the physical circuit below that.

Circuits are made from a variety of components, let’s look at each and how the symbols correspond to the physical components.

Component

Symbol on Circuit Diagram

Description

Picture

Wire

The wire is often an overlooked component in the circuit. The wire allows electricity to flow from the power source to the components.

Power Source

The Load Center acts as a power distribution panel. In the circuit diagram, it is represented by a DC power source since the Load Center runs on DC power.

LED

The LED or Light Emitting Diode is a versatile lighting component found in homes and electronic devices.