Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337402415
Author: Gregory W Fletcher
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Describe when an electrician would use a “new work” box and an “old work” box. (Objective 2-3)
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Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 2 - Name the size of machine screw that is used to...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2RQCh. 2 - Describe when an electrician would use a new work...Ch. 2 - Name and describe three cable types that can be...Ch. 2 - Name the system that is used to size the...Ch. 2 - Prob. 6RQCh. 2 - Describe how an electrician can tell Type AC and...Ch. 2 - Prob. 8RQCh. 2 - Prob. 9RQCh. 2 - Prob. 10RQ
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- When wiring a split-wired receptacle, it is recommended that the part of the duplex receptacle controlled by a switch be the _______half and the part that is hot at all times is the ______ half. (Objective 18-3)arrow_forwardDescribe when three-way switches would be used in a residential Lighting circuit. (Objective 2-8)arrow_forwardThe minimum amount of free conductor required at an electrical box used in residential wiring for termination purposes is______________ inches. As long as the box has no dimension Larger than 8 Inches (200 mm), there must be at Least ______ inches of free conductor extending out from the box opening. Name the NEC section that covers this wiring practice. (Objective 9-3)arrow_forward
- If Type SER service entrance cable is used by an electrician to feed a subpanel from a main panel, the cable must be secured within _________of the panel enclosures and at Intervals not exceeding___________. Name the NEC section that states this requirement. (Objective 8-7)arrow_forwardDirections: Circle T to indicate true statements or F to indicate false statements. The higher the resistance in an electrical circuit, the lower the amount of current that can flow in the circuit. (Objective 1-2)arrow_forwardDescribe how a conductor that is larger than 6 AWG can be identified as a grounding conductor. Name the NEC section that covers this wiring situation. (Objective 9-4)arrow_forward
- The most often used category-rated UTP cable for voice and data wiring from various outlets back to the service center or other distribution device in a residential application is______. (Objective 16-3)arrow_forwardAlthough it is not a specific requirement, most electricians feel that the best place to start a cable run for a branch circuit is at the service panel or subpanel. Explain why this is so. (Objective 11-3)arrow_forwardExplain why it is important to have the proper setout when installing electrical boxes. (Objective 10-3)arrow_forward
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