Abbreviations
V
Volt
Strength
Amps
Designed to blow out if the circuit is overloaded
Fuse
What 2 letters should you look for on all of your electrical equipment?
UL
O
Ohm
Resistance
Ohms
A switch that shuts off automatically at the first sign of an overload
Circuit breaker
What does UL stand for?
Underwriters Laboratories
A
Amp
How much
Watt
Completes an electric circuit and carries the current safely away
Grounding
How many plugs should you plug into each outlet?
1
W
Watt
Pressure
Volt
What does GFI stand for?
Ground Fault Interrupter
The 3rd prong on a 3-prong plug
Grounding pin
mA
Milliampere
What are modalities measured in?
mA
Where are GFI outlets required?
Kitchen & bathroom
Pull on this when disconnecting electrical equipment
Plug, not the cord