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There are tools that can be employed to help manage common electrical challenges on jobs.
Managing Electricity:
- Definitions:
- Amp: An electrical term that is short for ampere. It is a unit of electric current.
- Circuits: A path for transmitting electric current.
- To avoid tripping breakers, use a circuit analyzer to determine the amps available.
- To avoid tripping breakers, use a circuit analyzer to determine the amps available.
- Circuit Breakers:
- Main: Electricity enters a building through a main circuit.
- Circuit Breakers: The circuit breakers distributes the electricity to the circuits.
- Main: Electricity enters a building through a main circuit.
- Electrical Outlet: Also know as a plug or socket. It is where electrical equipment is plugged to access the electricity. Anything plugged into the outlet will pull amps.
- Amp: An electrical term that is short for ampere. It is a unit of electric current.
- Equipment: You must know the amp draw of your equipment. It is often clearly marked on the piece of equipment.
- Never use more than 80% of the available amps on a circuit.
- Over loading a circuit will cause the breaker to trip.
- Never use more than 80% of the available amps on a circuit.
- Electrical Safety Training is Recommended. Always use a trained and licensed electrician when appropriate and required. Safety First!
Learning Objectives
- Understanding Power Panels
- Using Circuit Analyzer and Circuit Breaker Finder
- Using A Temporary Power Box
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