Electrical/Lighting

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Longest lasting all-purpose battery. Used for high and continuous current drain applications. Disposable and operates well in low...

Combine cord and connector. The difference between cord sets can be in type of connector and/or cord used. Free-end attachment cord sets...

Used for heavy-duty plugs and appliances. Contains vertical and slanted slots in various configurations. Configurations are different, so...

An arc fault occurs when the insulation surrounding wire and cable is damaged or deteriorates. The arc fault can flare at temperatures in excess...

Fluorescent lamps require special auxiliary equipment to provide reliable starting and to assure proper electrical operation. The principle...

Refers to a collection of two or more strands of wire or conductors. Basically, cable has a “hot” line to carry the current and a...

Also known as recessed lights. Provides ambient lighting. Ideal for rooms with low ceilings and can be used to supplement existing light in...

Cartridges fuses for circuits above 60 amps are also known as knife-blade cartridges. They look like rifle cartridges with metal caps and blades...

Also known as a junction box or splice box. Used to anchor ceiling fixtures and serves as a junction box where wires can meet and run to other...

Two styles are available: Push button (less common) and toggle. Breakers can be single, double or thin. Contains a bi-metal strip that breaks...

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