SAMPLE SCHEDULE OF LOADS AND COMPUTATION:
CKT Circuit Breaker
LOAD DESCRIPTION VA Volt Amps Size of Wire & Conduit
NO. AT AF Pole kAIC
1 15 – Lighting 1500 230 6.52 15 100 2 10 2 – 2.0 mm2 THHN cu. wire in 15 mm Ø PVC
12 – Lighting 1200 230 5.22 15 100 2 10 2 – 2.0 mm2 THHN cu. wire in 15 mm Ø PVC
2 - 3.5 mm2 THHN cu. wire +1 – 3.5 mm2 TW cu.
2 10 – Convenience Outlet 1800 230 7.83 20 100 2 10
wire(G) in 15 mm Ø PVC
2 - 3.5 mm THHN cu. wire +1 – 3.5 mm2 TW cu.
2
3 8 – Convenience Outlet 1440 230 6.26 20 100 2 10
wire(G) in 15 mm Ø PVC
2 - 3.5 mm2 THHN cu. wire +1 – 3.5 mm2 TW cu.
4 ¾ Hp ACU 1587 230 6.9 20 100 2 10
wire(G) in 15 mm Ø PVC
2 - 3.5 mm2 THHN cu. wire +1 – 3.5 mm2 TW cu.
5 1 Hp ACU 1840 230 8.0 20 100 2 10
wire(G) in 15 mm Ø PVC
2 - 5.5 mm2 THHN cu. wire +1 – 5.5 mm2 TW cu.
6 1.5 hp water pump 2300 230 10 30 100 2 10
wire(G) in 15 mm Ø PVC
12 2 - 5.5 mm2 THHN cu. wire +1 – 5.5 mm2 TW cu.
7 2 Hp ACU 2760 230 30 100 2 10
wire(G) in 15 mm Ø PVC
2 - 5.5 mm THHN cu. wire +1 – 5.5 mm2 TW cu.
2
8 Water Heater 3500 230 15.22 30 100 2 10
wire(G) in 15 mm Ø PVC
TOTAL 14,577 77.94
I(T) = 77.94 + 25%(12) = 80.94 A Highest motor load
Use: 100AT, 2P, 230 V, Circuit Breaker
2 – 38 mm2 THHN cu. wire + 1 - 8.0 mm2 TW cu. wire(G) in 32 mm Ø PVC
Branch Circuit Load Calculations:
Note: VA = Watts
Lighting outlet = 100 VA/outlet =➔2.0 mm2 cu. wire & 15 AT circuit breaker
Convenience outlet = 180 VA/outlet =➔3.5 mm2 cu. wire & 20 AT circuit breaker
Electric range = 3500 VA =➔5.5 mm2 cu. wire & 30 AT circuit breaker
Water heater = 3500 VA =➔5.5 mm2 cu. wire & 20 AT circuit breaker
Spare = 1500 VA =➔3.5 mm2 cu. wire & 20 AT circuit breaker
Sizing of Water Pump or Air Conditioning Unit (ACU):
¾ hp = 1587 VA =6.9 A =➔2 - 3.5 mm2 THHN cu. wire +1 – 3.5 mm2 TW cu. wire & 20 AT circuit breaker
1 hp = 1840 VA = 8.0 A =➔2 - 3.5 mm2 THHN cu. wire +1 – 3.5 mm2 TW cu. wire & 20 AT circuit breaker
1.5 hp = 2300 VA = 10 A =➔2 - 5.5 mm2 THHN cu. wire +1 – 5.5 mm2 TW cu. wire & 30 AT circuit breaker
2 hp = 2760 VA = 12 A =➔2 - 5.5 mm2 THHN cu. wire +1 – 5.5 mm2 TW cu. wire & 30 AT circuit breaker
2 tonner =2760 VA = 12 A =➔2 - 5.5 mm2 THHN cu. wire +1 – 5.5 mm2 TW cu. wire & 30 AT circuit breaker
3 tonner = 4140 VA = 18 A =➔2 – 8.0 mm2 THHN cu. wire +1 – 5.5 mm2 TW cu. wire & 40 AT circuit breaker
Size of Main Circuit Breaker and corresponding Service Entrance conductor:
40 AT =➔2 – 8.0 mm2 THHN cu. wire + 1 - 5.5 mm2 TW cu. wire(G) in 25 mm Ø PVC
60 AT =➔2 – 14 mm2 THHN cu. wire + 1 - 5.5 mm2 TW cu. wire(G) in 32 mm Ø PVC
70 AT =➔2 – 22 mm2 THHN cu. wire + 1 - 8.0 mm2 TW cu. wire(G) in 32 mm Ø PVC
100 AT =➔2 – 38 mm2 THHN cu. wire + 1 - 8.0 mm2 TW cu. wire(G) in 40 mm Ø PVC
125 AT =➔2 – 50 mm2 THHN cu. wire + 1 - 14 mm2 TW cu. wire(G) in 50 mm Ø PVC
150 AT =➔2 – 60 mm2 THHN cu. wire + 1 - 14 mm2 TW cu. wire(G) in 50 mm Ø PVC
SAMPLE RISER DIAGRAM:
GENERAL NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONS:
1. All electrical installation shall be done in accordance with the provision
of the latest edition of the Philippine Electrical Code. The Rules,
Regulations and Requirements of the local power company and the laws and
ordinances of the local enforcing authority.
2. Power service to be supplied shall be 230V, 1Ø, 2W, 60 Hz.
3. All electrical works shall be done under the direct supervision of a duly
licensed Registered Electrical Engineer or Registered Master Electrician.
4. All conductors shall be copper, type THHN 90 °C 600 volt insulation unless
otherwise specified. Insulation color of the conductors shall be as
follows:
Ungrounded – Black
Grounded – White
Equipment Ground = Green
5. Circuit breakers shall be “General Electric (GE)” or approved equal but
only one brand throughout. All circuit breakers shall be bolt-on type,
minimum 10 kAIC for branches or as specified.
6. Mounting height shall be as follows:
a. Light control switch - 1.40 m above floor at center
b. Convenience outlet - 0.30 m above floor at center for non-
weather proof outlet.
c. Special Purpose Outlet - As required by equipment served.
d. Panelboards & MTS - 1.80 m above floor at highest
protective device unless otherwise
required by field conditions.
7. All materials shall be new and of the approved type in accordance with the
drawings and specifications for the location intended.
8. All 20 ampere circuit homeruns to panelboard, more than 30.5 m in length
shall be 5.5 mm2.
9. Standard type of accessories, splicing devices, termination and other
appurtenances for the entire electrical installations shall be used in
accordance with PEC requirements.
10. All non-current carrying metal parts of electrical equipment and lighting
fixture shall be effectively grounded.
11. Pull boxes and junction boxes shall be provided as required by
specifications, codes and local utility company standards for all conduit
runs.
12. No revision on the design shall be made without the approval of the
designer.
