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wire in

1. To connect something by soldering its wires (to something else) to allow for an electric current to pass into or out of it. Some genius wired in these speakers, so there's no way to disconnect them without cutting the wires entirely. The battery on this device is wired in, meaning you can't just take it out when you need to replace it.2. To send some communication or information electronically, as via telegraph or radio. They wired in some extra money so that I could afford the plane ticket home. There was no cell phone reception where we were stationed, so we had to wire our messages in on their old telegraph.See also: wire

wire into

1. To connect something by soldering its wires to something else to allow for an electric current to pass into or out of it. Some genius wired these speakers directly into the CD player, so there's no way to disconnect them without cutting the wires entirely. The battery on this device is wired into the circuit board, meaning you can't just take it out when you need to replace it.2. To be a predetermined physiological or psychological mechanism of the body or mind. Often used in passive constructions. Certain reflexes are wired into the structure of our muscles and tendons. The fight or flight response is wired into our basic survival instincts when threatened with danger.See also: wire

wire up

1. To install wires inside of something or some place in order to provide power, Internet access, or a direct line of communication. We're just waiting for the electrician to wire up the house before we start putting in the drywall. Now that the spare room is wired up, I'll be able to use it as a home office.2. To attach or connect something to or with wires in order to provide power, Internet access, or a direct line of communication. With the Wi-Fi down, we had to wire up all our computers directly in order to share our documents and project information. Let me just wire up these speakers so we can hear the music.3. To fasten, secure, or affix something with wires. They might have to wire up his jaw if the break is too severe. Make sure you wire up those bales of hay before you finish for the day.See also: up, wire

hot wire

To start a vehicle without a key by connecting wires that power the ignition. The thief stole the car by hot wiring it. A: "If you lost the key, we'll have to hot wire the car, I guess." B: "Can't we just call a locksmith?"See also: hot, wire

wire something in

to send something into a central point by telegram. I can't mail my story to my editor in time, so I will have to wire it in. I've got to wire in this story.See also: wire

wire something up

1. to repair or reattach something with wire, especially something electrical. I will wire this light fixture up and it will work like new. As soon as I wire up this again, it will work very well. 2. . to attach something to a high place with wire. We wired the satellite dish up to the side of the chimney. We wired up the antenna to the chimney.See also: up, wire

wire in

v.1. To install or connect something or someone with wires: If we wire in the VCR, we won't be able to unplug it easily. I wired the television in with our stereo. You can't take the radio out of this circuit; it's wired in.2. To implement some computer functionality directly through electronic circuitry rather than through programming. Used chiefly in the passive: The computer can perform mathematical operations quickly because they are wired in.3. To determine or put something into effect by some physiological or neurological mechanism. Used chiefly in the passive: Many basic reflexes, such as breathing and the beating of the heart, are wired in.4. To connect to a communication network by radio: The taxi was stuck in traffic, so the driver wired in to say they would be late.See also: wire

wire into

v.1. To connect something or someone to something or someone by wires: I wired a battery-powered amplifier into the microphone.2. To implement some capability through logic circuitry that is permanently connected within some computer or calculator and therefore not subject to change by programming: The engineers wired the video card directly into the computer so it would run faster.3. To determine or put something into effect by some physiological or neurological mechanism. Used chiefly in the passive: The ability to distinguish colors is wired into the anatomy of the eye.See also: wire

wire up

v.1. To connect, equip, or install something with or as if with wires: The technician wired the computer up. When I first wired up the VCR, it didn't work properly.2. To equip something with power or Internet access: They wired up the library so the students could access online journals. We took the big spare room and wired it up for use as a recording studio.3. To secure something with wires: We wired up the flagpole so that it wouldn't blow over. A surgeon had to wire my jaw up after the accident.4. To cause someone to become stimulated, excited, or alert, as from a stimulant or a rush of adrenaline: That cup of coffee really wired me up. Too much soda has wired up the kids, and they're getting out of control.See also: up, wire

hot wire

tv. to start a car without a key. (By using a wire to carry current around the ignition switch.) Lefty hot wired the car and used it for an hour or two. See also: hot, wire

wiring

1. the network of wires used in an electrical system, device, or circuit 2. the quality or condition of such a network

Wiring

The connecting of electrical conductors to form circuits to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.

wiring

[′wīr·iŋ] (electricity) The installation and utilization of a system of wire for conduction of electricity. Also known as electric wiring. (engineering) A forming process in which the edge of a sheet-metal part is rolled over a wire to produce a tubular rim containing the wire. (science and technology) A system of wires.

Wiring

A system of electric conductors, components, and apparatus for conveying electric power from source to the point of use. In general, electric wiring for light and power must convey energy safely and reliably with low power losses, and must deliver it to the point of use in adequate quantity at rated voltage. Electric wiring systems are designed to provide a practically constant voltage to the load within the capacity limits of the system. There are a few exceptions, notably series street-lighting circuits which operate at constant current. The building wiring system originates at a source of electric power, conventionally the distribution lines or network of an electric utility system.

Systems and service

Wiring systems are generally three-phase to conform to the supply systems. Energy is transformed to the desired voltage levels by a bank of three single-phase transformers. The transformers may be connected in either a delta or Y configuration.

Service provided at the primary voltage of the utility distribution system, typically 13,800 or 4160 volts, is termed primary service. Service provided at secondary or utilization voltage, typically 120/208 or 277/480 volts, is called secondary service.

Service at primary voltage levels is often provided for large industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings, where the higher voltage can be used to advantage for power distribution within the buildings. Where primary service is provided, power is distributed at primary voltage from the main switchboard through feeders to load-center substations installed at appropriate locations throughout the building.

Most secondary services in the United States are 120/ 208 volts, three-phase, four-wire, or 120/240 volts, single-phase, three-wire serving both light and power. For relatively large buildings where the loads are predominantly fluorescent lighting and power (as for air conditioning), the service is often 277/480 volts, three-phase, four-wire, supplying 480 volts for power and 277 volts, phase-to-neutral, for the lighting fixtures.

From the service entrance, power is carried in feeders to the main switchboard, then to distribution panelboards. Smaller feeders extend from the distribution panelboards to light and power panelboards. Branch circuits then carry power to the outlets serving the various lighting fixtures, plug receptacles, motors, or other utilization devices.

Methods

Methods of wiring in common use for light and power circuits are as follows: (1) insulated wires and cables in raceways; (2) nonmetallic sheathed cables; (3) metallic armored cables; (4) busways; (5) copper-jacketed, mineral-insulated cables; (6) aluminum-sheathed cables; (7) nonmetallic sheathed and armored cables in cable support systems; and (8) open insulated wiring on solid insulators (knob and tube).

The selection of the wiring method or methods is governed by a variety of considerations, which usually include code rules limiting the use of certain types of wiring materials; suitability for structural and environmental conditions; installation (exposed or concealed); accessibility for changes and alterations; and costs.

Circuit design

The design of a particular wiring system is developed by considering the various loads, establishing the branch-circuit and feeder requirements, and then determining the service-entrance requirements. Outlets for lighting fixtures, motors, portable appliances, and other utilization devices are indicated on the building plans and the load requirement of each outlet noted in watts or horsepower. Lighting fixtures and plug receptacles are then grouped on branch circuits and connections to the lighting panelboard indicated.

Lighting branch circuits may be loaded to 80% of circuit capacity. However, there is a reasonable probability that the lighting equipment will be replaced at some future time by equipment of higher output and greater load. Therefore, in modern practice, lighting branch circuits are loaded only to about 50% capacity. Lighting branch circuits are usually rated at 20 A. Smaller 15-A branch circuits are used mostly in residences.

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noun a circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity

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noun the work of installing the wires for an electrical system or device

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