Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337402415
Author: Gregory W Fletcher
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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The definition of the term receptacle.
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Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 2 - Name the size of machine screw that is used to...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2RQCh. 2 - Describe when an electrician would use a new work...Ch. 2 - Name and describe three cable types that can be...Ch. 2 - Name the system that is used to size the...Ch. 2 - Prob. 6RQCh. 2 - Describe how an electrician can tell Type AC and...Ch. 2 - Prob. 8RQCh. 2 - Prob. 9RQCh. 2 - Prob. 10RQ
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- Describe when an electrician would use a new work box and an old work box. (Objective 2-3)arrow_forwardName and describe three cable types that can be used in residential electrical installations. (Objective 2-5)arrow_forwardA wall-mounted luminaire (fixture) weighing not more than_________ pounds is permitted to be supported on a device box provided the luminaire or its supporting yoke is secured to the box with no fewer than two 6-32 or Larger screws. Name the NEC section that covers this requirement. (Objective 9-5)arrow_forward
- Name the tool used to remove cartridge fuses from an electrical enclosure. (Objective 3-2)arrow_forwardExplain why it is important to have the proper setout when installing electrical boxes. (Objective 10-3)arrow_forwardCalculate the minimum copper conductor size needed for a 120/240-volt electric range branch circuit. The electric range has a nameplate rating of 12 kW. Show all work. (Objective 6-2)arrow_forward
- Directions: Circle T to indicate true statements or F to indicate false statements. The higher the resistance in an electrical circuit, the lower the amount of current that can flow in the circuit. (Objective 1-2)arrow_forwardSmall-appliance branch circuits and laundry branch circuits installed in a dwelling must have a rating of at least__________ amperes. This information is found in NEC Section __________. (Objective 6-2)arrow_forward
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