Electrical Terms Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. A type of power commonly used in commercial or industrial setting condigured as Wye or Delta
  2. 6. the ability to run wire through conduit, or behind an enclosed wall (sheet rock existing)
  3. 10. A book of rules electricians need to follow
  4. 11. a low resistance metal commonly used in home circuitry
  5. 12. Energized wire
  6. 15. a resettable overcurrent protection device
  7. 16. A smaller, complementary panel that distributes power to a specific area
  8. 19. the two identical terminals on a three-way switch that allows them to "communicate" with eachother
  9. 20. The power lines through which electricity is transmitted into electrical systems
  10. 21. A measure of how difficult it is for current to pass through a substance
  11. 23. The electrical force in a circuit
  12. 28. the ability to run wire in a bare wall (no sheet rock installed)
  13. 30. the plastic or metal covering of a household device
  14. 31. A pipe or tube used for protecting wire or cables
  15. 32. An appliance or device that protects a circuit from spikes in voltage
  16. 35. A device that measures the amount of electricity used
  17. 36. A circuit with only one path for current to flow
  18. 38. A type of cable that is rated to be run in a trench underground
  19. 39. a measure of power
  20. 40. Flexible cable with a protective plastic jacket, commonly referred to as Romex
Down
  1. 1. A central hub that connects a power source to the home and distributes electrical circuits
  2. 2. Efficient lights that use Light Emitting Diodes
  3. 4. When electricity flows down the wrong path, with little to no resistance
  4. 5. Provides a path to earth
  5. 7. A two-wire electrical system commonly used in households
  6. 8. The joint connecting two or more wires
  7. 9. the intentional electrical connection of all exposed metal parts in a building or system
  8. 13. a type of breaker used in all habitable spaces to protect against Arc Faults
  9. 14. a measurement of power
  10. 17. commonly referred to as an outlet
  11. 18. A standby device that can supply electricity to your home during a power outage
  12. 22. Something with low resistance that becomes energized, most commonly copper or aluminum wire
  13. 24. The unit of measure for Current
  14. 25. A type of conduit that is used to make "whips" to motors and other large devices
  15. 26. A strong metal support often used on panels and conduit
  16. 27. an overcurrent protection device that cannot be reset
  17. 29. A device that cuts off power when a Ground-Fault occurs
  18. 33. The unit of measure for Resistance
  19. 34. a type of switch used for switching one thing from multiple locations
  20. 37. A continuous discharge of electricity that has the potential to cause damage