Electrical/Lighting

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Indoor extension cords come in two-wire cords in lengths from 6' to 15'. White and brown are the basic colors. Outdoor extension cords are used...

Also known as a snake. Used for pulling the electrical cable or wire through the wall or through electrical conduit. Often comes in lengths...

Available in a variety of sizes and styles. Popular features include high-intensity, adjustable spot-to-flood beams with a simple twist of the...

Current flows through an atmosphere of inert gas and mercury vapor, producing ultraviolet energy that is invisible to the human eye. A...

Used to house fluorescent lamps, and can be rectangular or round. The rapid start type has a starter (a small aluminum barrel that is a type of...

Controls power to lights and devices by turning off the hot side of the circuit. Mounted in an electrical box. Has four brass terminal...

Used to remove cartridge-type...

Stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. Also known as a GFI or ground fault interrupter Used to protect against ground faults, which...

Also known as flex conduit. A hollow spiral metal jacket that resembles BX cable. Use for installing wiring in the...

It allows you to use a plug with three prongs in a receptacle that has only two slots. Cube-shaped plastic or rubber. Has a small U-shaped...

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