2nd Flashcards
a device that acts as a convenient source of electrical energy for current consuming appliances.
Convenience outlet
It is where the male plug of an appliance is inserted and usually fastened on the wall or connected in an extension cord.
Convenience outlet
It maybe single, duplex, triplex or multiplex and could be surface type or flush type.
Convenience outlet
a device inserted to a convenience outlet to conduct electric current.
Male plug
A flat cord is attached to it on one end and the other end is connected to a current consuming instrument or appliance.
Male plug
devices that hold and protect the lamp and are also called as -Lamp Sockets/Receptacles.
Lamp holders
These come in many designs and sizes. They are classified as flush, hanging (weatherproof/chain) and surface types.
Lamp holders
a device that connects and disconnects the flow of electric current in a circuit.
Switch
There are many shapes, designs, and types and they are classified as hanging, flush, and surface types.
Switch
a circuit protective device that automatically blows and cut the current when and overload or short circuit happens.
Fuse
A protective device used to automatically blows and cuts the current when trouble in the circuit such as short circuit or overload occurs.
Circuit breaker
It comes in 2 poles, 3 poles and 4 poles.
Circuit breaker
Is an octagonal shaped electrical material where connections, joints or termination of wires are being done.
Junction box
It is also where the flush type lamp holder is attached.
Junction box
This could be made of metal or plastic (PVC) Polyvinylchloride.
Junction box