Electrical Questions Flashcards

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In an electrical circuit what forces electricity to flow to appliances?
Voltage
What does a complete electrical circuit have?
Voltage, load and path
What is the minimum amp for range circuits?
40 amp
Where do electrical lines enter a home?
Service entrance
Two-wire services is?
115v
What determines the rating of the circuit breaker installed on a branch circuit?
Size
A central heating appliance should have how many dedicated branch circuits?
One
A 14ga copper wire has what amperage?
15
What is the maximum allowed bend of conduit?
360 degrees
Recessed high-intensity fixtures shall have?
Thermal protection
Wiring in fixtures should not be?
Exposed
Lampholders in damp areas should be?
Weatherproofed
Fixtures should be installed so that combustible materials don't reach what degree?
194 degrees F.
What type of wiring consists of single-insulated copper conductors run within wall or ceiling cavities, passing through joist and stud drill-holes via protective porcelain insulating tubes, and supported along their length on nailed-down porcelain knob insulators.
Knob-and-tube