Wiring devices and electrical materials

wiring device

electrical or electronic product devices that carry current as a connection or control point for electrical circuits

receptacles

an electrical outlet that connects an electrical device to an electricity supply

GFCI Receptacle

protection from serious shock that can occur where electricity and water meet

dimmer switch

device that control the light intensity of a light source

active sensor

often referred as radar based

passive sensor

uses photodetector converting light into electrical current

lamp holders

device that holds and protect the lamp

panel board

used to safetly distribute electricity throughout commercial and industrial facilities

electrical panel

system that distributes electric current to different circuits in a building

main breaker panel

aka distribution panel, controls electricity that reaches different rooms and areas protecting circuits

fuse box

designed to protect circuits and prevent circuit overloads with small fuses fit into an electrical panel

sub panel

used in structures where multiple circuits are required in the same area

transfer switch

a type of sub-panel that is suited for circuits where a bakcup power generator is used

switchboard

single large panel or a combination of electrical panels on which switches and other power control equipment are mounted, controls the flow of power

master switch

control the supply of electricity to the whole building or area

cover plates

plates fastened on walls for covering over unwanted or unused connections for sockets or switches, aka faceplates

junction box

term used to describe any standard electrical box, stores wire splics or connections, protects from short circuits

pull box

metal box with blank cover installed in accessible places in a run of conduit to facilitate the pulling in of wires or cables

utility box

contains electrical devices typically rectangular open-faced boxes mounted on walls

weatherproof box

outdoor electrical box with seated enclosures designed for mounting of exterior walls

condulet

an extension box for electrical conduits or junction boxes

busbar

strips of copper or aluminum that conduct electricity within electrical apparatuses

adaptor

device for matching and connecting items which are of different size/operating characteristic

300-450mm

mounting height for residential units