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Electricity
A database referring to the existence of a flow of electric charge.
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Ampacity
Electrical equipment; Electricity
The current in amperes that a conductor can carry continuously under given conditions of use without exceeding its temperature rating.
Ampere
Electrical equipment; Electricity
The unit expressing the rate of flow of an electric current. One ampere is the current produced by a difference in potential of one volt across a resistance of one ohm; An electric current flowing at ...
Anchor
Electrical equipment; Electricity
A device that supports and holds in place conductors when they are terminated at a pole or structure. The anchor is buried and attached to the pole by way of guy wire to counteract the mechanical ...
ASTM
Electrical equipment; Electricity
American Society for Testing and Materials. ASTM is located at 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Trapezoidal wire (TW)
Electrical equipment; Electricity
1) A thermoplastic insulated, moisture resistant conductor designed for use in wet or dry locations and an operating temperature of up to 60 degrees Celsius. 2) Trapezoidal Wire. Built as ACSR-TW or ...
UF
Electrical equipment; Electricity
A thermoplastic insulated, underground feeder conductor or cable designed for use in wet locations, including direct burial.
UL
Electrical equipment; Electricity
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. UL is located at 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.
