Electricity

Electricity

A database referring to the existence of a flow of electric charge.

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Gel cleaner

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A chemical based cleaner used to remove the gel in a fibre optic cable. Gel cleaner is made by American Polywater Corp.

Generator step-up (GSU)

Electrical equipment; Electricity

Generator step up is done by transformers directly connected to the generator output terminals. This is usually done via busbars in large generating stations. They normally have a high voltage in ...

Glare

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A sensation of uncomfortable brightness, usually coming from a luminaire at angles between horizontal and 45 degrees below horizontal.

Global positioning system

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A system used for locating objects on Earth precisely, using a system of satellites in geostationary orbit in space. Often used by digital relays to obtain accurate time information.

1) Slang for Cable Pulling Lubricant, a chemical compound used to reduce pulling tension by lubricating a cable when pulled into a duct or conduit. 2) Slang for Dielectric Grease, a silicone based ...

Ground

Electrical equipment; Electricity

1. An electrical term meaning to connect to the earth. 2. A conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental by which an electric circuit, or equipment, is connected to the earth or some ...