Electrical Wiring Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering electrical service, rough-in, and trim-out concepts from the lecture notes.

Electrical service

The conductions and equipment connecting the serving utility to the wiring system of the premises served.

Rough-in

The beginning stage of wiring that involves installing the panelboard, wring, and box.

Trim-out

The final stage of wiring when you install and terminate devices and fixtures.

Raceway system

An enclosure that houses the conductors in an electrical system.

Substation

An assemblage of equipment such as switches, interrupting devices, circuit breakers, buses, and transformers through which electric energy is passed for the purpose of distribution l, switching, or modifying its characteristics.