5.3.1_Electrical_Systems Facts/Rules

Question 1

Aluminum Wiring req’s

Answer 1

special installer

Question 2

Aluminum Wiring limited to these circuits

Answer 2

primary

Question 3

Aluminum Wiring larger or smaller than copper to carry same amperage

Answer 3

larger

Question 4

possible when aluminum joists loosen/overhead

Answer 4

oxidation

Question 5

most effective for small/medium amps

Answer 5

copper

Question 6

typical wire in single famliy

Answer 6

Romex

Question 7

plastic jacket wire, 2 conductors and ground

Answer 7

romex

Question 8

wire used in wood framed residential bldgs under 3 stories

Answer 8

romex

Question 9

2+ plastic insulated conductors,

spiral steel tape

Answer 9

BX

Flex Metal Clad Cable

Question 10

used in remodels

Answer 10

BX

Flex Metal Clad Cable

Question 11

used in place of very large cables

Answer 11

busbar

Question 12

multiple busbars in metal housing

Answer 12

busway

Question 13

cause spalling + cracking bc reactions w/ concrete mix

Answer 13

aluminium

Question 14

Safest conduit. Rigid/threaded connections. Jboxes/devices.

Answer 14

rigid steel

Question 15

Thinnest conduit. Easy/fast. Clamp connections. Not haz areas.

Answer 15

Electric Metallic Tubing: