Electrical

Question 0

Fuse

Answer 0

Uses one piece of metal that will melt when over heated as a mechanical break. Cannot reuse

Question 1

Which is heavier – 10/2 or 14/2?

Answer 1

10/2. 2 = # of conductors. Lower the # the heavier gauge wire

Question 2

Circuit breaker

Answer 2

Circuits can be reset. The heart of the house

Question 3

GFCI

Answer 3

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

Question 4

What outlets in home should be connected to a GFCI?

Answer 4

Kitchen, bathrooms, unfinished basements, ext weatherproof outlets.

Question 5

When grounding to a copper water line, do you ground hot or cold line?

Answer 5

Cold

Question 6

What is the purpose of the ground rod?

Answer 6

If there’s a short circuit it will run the energy into the ground.

Question 7

How far should outlets be held away from stud faces?

Answer 7

The size of drywall that is used over the outlet. Either 1/2 or 5/8.

Question 8

When two ground rods are required, what is the footage required between the rods?

Answer 8

8’ apart

Question 9

Arc fault protection

Answer 9

Used to stop fires by sensing non-functional electric arcs and disconnect power before arc starts fire. Found in panel boxes.