Electrical Flashcards
2 electrical injuries
Direct and indirect
Flicker or dim lights
Overloaded or loose connection
Frequent bulb burnout
Use lower wattage bulb
Worst frequency for injury
60hz
Hertz
Cycles per second
Hz in US vs outside
60hz vs 50hz
Resistance
Measured in ohms (R) pipe/valve
Power
Watts
Current
Amps (I) flow rate
Voltage
Volts, pressure
1 hp =
750w
West Virginia formula
W=VA
Only place all power can be cut
Main panel box
Where does a branch circuit start?
At final over protection point
Grounding rod depth and size
8 ft in ground, 1/2” diameter
Permanent joining of metallic parts
Bonding
Continuous load should not exceed blank of breaker capacity
80%
Continuous load
Max current expected for 3 hours
Wire size for 15 amp circuit
14 ga
Wire size for 20 amp circuit
12 ga
Multiply amps by x for buffer
1.25
How many watts per sq ft
3
When using neutral as hot wire
Decide with black
How many volts lost over 10ft
3