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A standard set of wire conductor sizes (diameters) used in the United States.
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American Wire Gauge (AWG)
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Cable that has a flexible metallic sheathing that allows for extra protection. It is often used in commercial construction.
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armored cable
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A standard set of wire conductor sizes (diameters) used in the United States.
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Cable that has a flexible metallic sheathing that allows for extra protection. It is often used in commercial construction.
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A tool that cuts the outside sheath of a cable for removal while minimizing damage to the insulation on the conductors inside.
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Rigid tubing made of galvanized metal or plastic tubing that provides a raceway to protect electrical conductors.
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A nonconductive, silicone-based substance designed to seal out moisture and prevent corrosion on electrical connectors.
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An enclosure that protects the circuit breakers and main electrical connections. Also called breaker box.
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A galvanized steel conduit made of thin-walled electrical metallic tubing that is thick enough to accept threaded fittings.
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A copper-clad steel rod that is 8′ to 10′ long and 5/8″ in diameter and is driven into stable earth as a ground.
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An enclosure that is press-formed from steel to have rounded, smooth corners. It is used to enclose wire connections and electrical devices.
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Wired directly to the building circuit without an easy means of disconnecting it from the circuit. Often used for large machinery that is too big to be moved easily or for machinery that must remain in a specific location for safety reasons.
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Two metal strips in a breaker box that distribute electric power to the individual breakers. 120 V breakers connect to one hot bar; 240 V breakers connect to both hot bars.
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An enclosure designed to protect connections between electrical wires.
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Wiring made up of several strands of wire twisted together into a single conductor and covered with insulation. (
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The definitive guide in the United States for proper electrical installation and inspections to prevent people and physical property from damage by electrical hazards. Published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
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A neutral conductor from the power supplier that is connected to every neutral from all of the branch circuits in a breaker box so the neutral is continuous and common to all circuits.
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Two or more insulated conductors bundled in a nonmetallic sheath.
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A circuit in which each load is wired separately so that the failure of one load does not have an adverse effect on the other loads.
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A short piece of wire tapped into another and leading to a device in the same enclosure. (
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A conduit for electrical conductors to protect them from damage prior to entering the main service panel.
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An electrical device that provides a means of conveniently connecting to or disconnecting a load from a circuit.
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A type of galvanized steel conduit that is similar to water pipe and is thick enough to be threaded to accept threaded fittings.
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A type of wiring commonly used in residential applications. Types include nonmetallic sheathed cable (NMC) and underground feeder (UF) wiring.
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A connector that uses screw pressure to secure a wire or cable to another electrical device.
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A circuit in which multiple loads are arranged so each load is a conductor necessary for the function of the entire circuit. If one load fails, the circuit is broken and none of the loads will function.
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A manually operated switch or other means of disconnecting the electric power to the entire system.
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A device that measures the amount of electric current for which the power company charges the customer.
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Wiring that consists of a single, solid conductor covered by insulation.
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A connection from wire to wire when one section is not long enough.
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Two parallel lines with a space between them molded into the plastic housing of a switch or receptacle.
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A type of wire- to-wire connection in which one wire is connected along the length of another to create a branch in another direction.
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A point at which wire conductors terminate and are connected to electrical devices.
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A type of Romex® that is similar to NMC cable except that UF cables have a solid plastic core. It is used for buried cable and similar applications.
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A plastic or ceramic cone with a tapered, spiral metal insert that grips the ends of wires to make a connection.
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A tool that resembles a pair of pliers with a series of openings fitted to different gauges of wire.
