Below are definations to some standard terminology in the electrical business.

 

Amperage:   The amount of electrons flowing through a conductor at a given point - at a given time.

Circuit Breaker / Fuses:   Devices installed in the service panel in a home or business to limit the flow of electricity through a circuit. The breaker rating determines the maximum flow.

Circuit Extentions:   To extend or add-on to an existing circuit to provide an additional power source.

Code Corrections:   Procedure designed to eliminate wiring conditions that do not meet National Electrical Code requirements and safety conditions.

Distribution Equipment:   A device designed to provide electricity to multiple connections.

Energy Saving Devices:   Devices utilized to more efficiently make use of energy sources while providing heating, cooling, and light.

High-Tech Troubleshooting:   A procedure performed by a trained technician for the purpose of locating and identifying electrical problems within an electrical system.

Load Center:   Source of all power to a home or business. All circuits originate from the "Load Center" or "Service Panel". Circuit breakers are located within this panel.

Low Voltage:   A wiring system that provides power to some electronic devices operating on a voltage level much lower than the standard 120 volts. Such devices might be doorbells and thermostats.

Receptacles:   Power sources located throughout a building to provide electricity where needed.

Smoke and Carbon Dioxide Detectors:   Wall and ceiling mounted sensors located throughout a building used to alert occupants of deadly gasses and smoke inside a building or home. 

Switches:   Circuit interruption devices used to control the flow of electricity to lights, appliances, and outlets. 

Thermostat:   A low voltage electronic switching device that monitors temperatures inside a building by turning on and off the heating or cooling system.

Transfer Switch:   An electronic switch that under certian conditions will disconnect from one power source to another power source.

Voltage:   The force of electrons through a conductor

Wiring:   A distribution network of wire that conducts electricity to receptacles, switches, lights, and appliances throughout a building or home to provide electricity where needed.

 

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