Refer to the symbol cover sheet for special symbols used in a particular set.
Electrical wall light symbol.
Generates light when current flows through.
Explanations for common household electrical items such as three way switches and switched duplex plug outlets are below the figure.
Ceiling outlet fan ceiling fan exit light surface or pendant fluorescent fixture recessed incandescent track lighting incandescent pull chain bath fan light combo wall sconce light fixture.
Lamp light bulb.
The switch symbol typically refers to a single pole switch which is most commonly wall mounted and found in all areas of the home.
Symbols of related elements and devices that taking advantage of electrical energy are dedicated to the action and effect of lighting and the emission of light signals such as light bulbs lamps.
The most commonly used electrical blueprint symbols including plug outlets switches lights and other special symbols such as door bells and smoke detectors are shown in the figure below.
Wiring diagrams use simplified symbols to represent switches lights outlets etc.
Signaling system outlets residential occupancies.
Telephone bell buzzer chime.
Ceiling fan the ceiling fan symbols refers to a ceiling fan which is also referred to as a paddle fan.
Lamp light.
3 way switch the 3 way switch symbol is used to describe a pair of light switches which are found in areas such as a hallway or stairway where a 3 way switch is located at opposite ends.
Commonly used electrical symbols.
The wall light symbol refers to a wall mounted light fixture such as a wall sconce which may be found in hallways and entryways.
Push button smoke detector electric door opener thermostat.
Here is a standard wiring symbol legend showing a detailed documentation of common symbols that are used in wiring diagrams home wiring plans and electrical wiring blueprints.
Electrical plan symbols lighting each engineering office uses their own set of electrical plan symbols.
Lamp light bulb symbols.
Single gang switch double gang switch triple gang switch single two way switch double two way switch triple two way switch switch cross switch serial single socket single socket for lamp double socket floor socket single floor single socket for lamp floor socket double floor socket single telephone floor socket double telephone telephone socket internet socket tv socket weatherproof socket dect base station wall bracket picture lamp.
Commonly used electrical symbols.
Has near zero resistance.
However the symbols below are fairly common.
The symbols legend include.