Site Glossary
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ELECTRICAL |
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AmperageAmperage is the volume
of current flow through a circuit | |
ArcingArcing is the jumping of current over an air gap caused by poor or damaged electrical connections in
a circuit that can become an electrical fire hazard | |
CableCableis a jacketed bundle of individually insulated conductors like Romex | |
Circuit breakerA circuit breaker is a special switch installed in the load center for each branch circuit that disconnects power if too much amperage flow is detected | |
ConductorA conductor is asingle wire that conducts electricity from one connection to another in a circuit | |
ConduitA conduit is a metal or plastic tube used to protect conductors from weather and abrasion that are not concealed within the walls, floor, or ceiling of a structure | |
ContinuityContinuity is a continuous
electrical path that allows unrestricted flow of current | |
Double pole switchA double pole switch is a disconnect device that controls two circuits | |
GangA gang iswidth of a junction box that holds one electrical device like a switch or outlet | |
GFCIA Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter or GFCIis a shock prevention device that shuts off power if an imbalance of current flow is detected between the line and neutral wires | |