Electrical Distribution

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Across
  1. 5. These are types of circuit protection found in disconnects.
  2. 6. Electrical circuits must be protected from current __________.
  3. 8. These help protect individuals against shock in addition to providing current overload protection.
  4. 9. The type of electricity provided to residential electrical distribution panels is ________ current.
  5. 10. A tripped breaker means that that circuit is _____.
  6. 11. This functions as a switch as well as a means for opening a circuit when a current overload occurs.
  7. 12. 240 volts is commonly supplied to residential electrical panels.
Down
  1. 1. Too much of this is what causes breakers to trip.
  2. 2. The greater the Ampacity of the circuit the _______ the number of the wire gauge (AWG) required.
  3. 3. If this is too small for the current passing through, it will overheat and possibly cause a fire.
  4. 4. A 14 gauge (AWG) wire would require _________ amp circuit protection.
  5. 7. Each breaker in a panel supplies an electrical ________.
  6. 9. Fuses are rated according to _____.