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Explain the three types of wire systems employed in a built environment. 1. Conduits wiring II. Surface wiring III. Coupling of the two electrical systems

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Electrical wiring is the way of integrating cables and wires to interconnected equipment such as fuses, switches, sockets, lights, fans, and so on to the main distribution board, which is a specific structure attached to the utility pole that ensures a constant power supply.

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Explain the three types of wire systems
employed in a built environment.
1. Conduits wiring
II. Surface wiring
II. Coupling of the two electrical systems

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