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| GFCI or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter |
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a fast acting circuit breaker that senses small inbalances in an electrical circuit caused by the electrical current leaking to ground. If this imbalance occurs, this device shuts off the electricity within a fraction of a second
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| AFCI or Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter |
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| a device intended to provide protection from the effects of arc faults by recognizing characteristics unique to arcing and by functioning to de-engegize the circuit when a fault is detected |
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| PVC pipe or Polyvinyl chloride pipe |
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| a common plastic pipe used for cold water distribution in both pressure (closed) or vented (DWV) applications; a material that melts quickly when exposed to heat |
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| CPVC Pipe or Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride pipe |
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| a higher type grade of plastic pipe commonly used for hot/cold water distribution, sprinkler piping, and some chemicals. Suitable for high temperatures |
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| ABS Pipe or Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene pipe |
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| a plastic pipe used for water distribution, drain, waste, vent and sewage |
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| a flush toilet or a room containing such a toilet |
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A void or cutout built into wall or truss to allow beam
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ledge on wall or footing to support a course of masonry
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the intersection between the end of one concrete pour and the beginning of a new pour
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a diagonal member for bracing the angle between two joined members, as a stud or column and a joist or rafter, being joined to each partway along its length
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| a graded granular material entirely passing the 3/8” sieve |
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| a graded granular material with a nominal maximum size ranging from 1 |
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| a mortar or paste for filling crevices, especially the gaps between wall or floor tiles |
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| the flow of charged electrons through a circuit |
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| unit of resistance to current. The symbol for this unit is Ω. |
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| the unit of measurement used to measure how much "pressure" is used to force electricity through a circuit; pushes current through a circuit; will create a current of one amp through a one Ohm resistor |
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| a measure of electric current flow when one volt is applied across a resistance of one ohm |
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| the rate at which electrical energy is transferred by an electric circuit; measured in watts |
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an outlet where one or more receptacles are installed
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also called a single outlet or single electrical socket, is one which receives only one electrical plug
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a standard ON/OFF switch that controls one fixture from one location
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| SPDT or Single Pole Double Throw |
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electrical switch action on a wire which can be used to select one of two paths for flow of signal or power
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a switch that controls power to lights and devices by turning off the hot side of the circuit. Mounted in an electrical box. Has four brass terminal screws
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| DPDT or Double Pole Double Throw |
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a set of 2 moveable contacts that can break a circuit in 2 places each.
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water that is safe to drink
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an ornamental plate that fits around a pipe extending through a wall or floor to hide the cut out hole
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a system that removes sewage and grey water from a building and vents the gases produced by said waste
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U, S, or J shaped pipe located below or within a plumbing fixture that keeps harmful gasses from entering a building
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an underground tank that receives, treats, and disposes of human sewage and other wastewater into the surrounding soil
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