Got Electric services the electrical needs for residential and commercial clients. We take pride in our electricians who provide prompt, professional and affordable service.
As a service to consumers, Got Electric is providing a useful A-Z list of electrical terminologies to help you explain to a technician what electrical problem you are having. These terms will also help you understand the problem and how a technician plans to fix it. This alphabetical list will appear in a series of posts over the next several weeks. Be sure to keep this detailed list handy!
Electrical Terminology: A through B
1. AFCI – Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter: AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) breakers protect against electrical discharge in cords or wiring that can result in fire. These breakers immediately disconnect the damaged circuit before the arc builds up enough heat to catch fire.
2. Ammeter: An instrument for measuring either direct or alternating electric current, in amperes.
3. Ampere (Amp): The base unit of electric current.
4. Arc: An electric arc is a continuous discharge. (An electric spark discharge is momentary.) Arcing occurs when a circuit becomes overloaded, which can cause damage to the circuit breaker.
5. Bonded: To electrically connect all exposed metal items (not designed to carry electricity in a room or building) as protection from electric shock.
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