Electrical Wiring Residential
18th Edition
ISBN: 9781285170954
Author: Ray C. Mullin, Phil Simmons
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 7, Problem 18R
Define the following terms.
- a. A tap conductor is ________________
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- b. A fixture whip is _________________
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