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Circuit Breaker Box
Also called the electrical house panel or service panel. A metal cabinet used to hold a series of circuit breakers. Usually found near the...
Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
Compact fluorescent bulbs offer different style and performance from standard fluorescent bulbs. Their color nearly equals that of Soft White...
Conduit Connectors
Used to connect lengths of conduit. Can make straight or bent connections. Conduit can also be bent to a 90º curve using a conduit...
Conduit Fasteners
Use to fasten conduit to a wall or other framing member. Staples can be used to fasten conduit or bare cable. Straps are another type. They...
Connector
The opposite of a plug. It has slots or openings on the inside designed to receive male receptacles or plugs. Technically known as a female...
Continuity Tester
Used to determine if a wire or circuit can carry electricity from one end to the other. Generally consists of two probes (one of them being an...
Dimmer Switch
Controls the amount of current in a light circuit and allows for varying levels of light. Usually may be installed in place of standard...
Doorbell
Some models are battery operated and are wireless. They are easiest to install. If not battery operated, they require AC step-down transformers...
Double-Pole Switch
Controls power to lights and devices by turning off the hot side of the circuit. Mounted in an electrical box. Has four brass terminal...
Electrical Tape
Most common type is plastic, usually 3/4” wide. Handy for many uses. In electrical work, it is used to cover bare wires after they have been...
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