Electrical Trade Terms

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Across
  1. 2. When electrical current accidentally escaped it's intended circuit and takes a short cut.
  2. 4. U.S. standard for safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment.
  3. 5. Difference in potential; electrical force that pushes charged electrons.
  4. 6. Sturdy tube used to route and safeguard electrical cables and wiring from damage, moisture, and environmental hazards.
  5. 7. Having the necessary ability, knowledge or skill to do something successfully or to an acceptable standard.
  6. 10. A global nonprofit that establishes safety codes and standards to prevent death, injury and loss.
  7. 12. Basic unit of measurement for resistance.
  8. 13. Having necessary training, certification, degree, or extensive experience to solve problems on the jobsite.
  9. 15. A device or outlet equipped with sockets that accepts a plug to supply power to an appliance or device.
Down
  1. 1. Material that resists the flow of electricity through it.
  2. 3. Simplified graphic representation of a project using symbols.
  3. 6. Material that allows electricity to pass through it easily.
  4. 8. A circuit where components are connected across common points providing multiple branch path for current to flow.
  5. 9. A circuit where components are connected end-to-end in a single continuous path for current to flow.
  6. 11. The amount of electrical power an appliance uses or generates.
  7. 14. Basic unit of measurement for current.