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Accessible |
Capable of being removed or exposed without damaging the building structure or finish or not permanently closed in by the structure or finish of the building. |
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Ammeter |
Electrical meter used to measure current, calibrated in amperes. |
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Amp |
Measurement of electrical current in a circuit at any given time. |
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Ampacity |
Current-carrying capacity of electric conductors expressed in amperes. |
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Amperage |
Unit of electric current equivalent to 6.28 quintillion electrons passing a given point in 1 sec. |
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Ampere |
Flow of electricity through electrical wire. |
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Amprobe |
Tester that is designed running currents, overloads, and balanced circuits. |
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Armored Cable |
Two or more insulated wires wrapped in a metal sheathing |
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Bonding |
Permanent joining of metallic parts to form an electrically conductive path to ensure electrical continuity and capacity to safely conduct any current likely to be imposed. |
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Bonding Jumper |
Reliable conductor to ensure the required electrical conductivity between metal parts required to be electrically connected. |
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Branch circuit |
Circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit and outlets. |
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Bus bar |
Main power terminal to which circuits are attached through either fuses or circuit breakers. |
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BX cable |
Trade name for a flexible electrical cable with a rubber coating, and armored with a flexible steel outer covering. |
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Cable |
Two or more insulated conductors wrapped in a metal or plastic cover. |
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Circuit |
Path of electrical flow from a power source through a fixture and return to ground or neutral. |
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Circuit breaker |
Device that interrupts electrical flow automatically in case of an overload in the circuit. |
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Conductor |
Wire or some other material that will carry electric energy. |
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Continuity tester |
Device used to determine whether the circuit is complete. |
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Continuous load |
Load where the maximum current is expected to continue for 3 hours or more. |
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Dimmer |
A switch that allows control of a light's intensity. |
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Feeder |
All circuit conductors between the service equipment or the source of a separately derived system and the final branch circuit overcurrent device. |
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Fuse |
Device that stops the electrical flow in case there is a circuit overload for any reason. |
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Ground |
Fault in an electrical circuit allowing electricity to flow into the metal parts of the structure. |
Also known as the short circuit |
