to become connected to the mains (power supply)
1Power supply unit (computer) — Power supply unit with top cover removed A power supply unit (PSU) supplies direct current (DC) power to the other components in a computer. It converts general purpose alternating current (AC) electric power from the mains (110 V to… …
2Power supply — For the Budgie album, see Power Supply (album). A vacuum tube rackmount adjustable power supply, capable of +/ 1500 volts DC, 0 to 100mA output, with amperage limiting capability. A power supply is a device that supplies electrical energy …
3Power supply rail — A power supply rail or voltage rail refers to a single voltage provided by a power supply unit (PSU) relative to some understood ground. Although the term is generally used in electrical engineering, most people encounter it in the context of… …
4Uninterruptible power supply — A small free standing UPS …
5Mains electricity — A table lamp connected to a wall socket (the mains). Mains is the general purpose alternating current (AC) electric power supply. In the US, electric power is referred to by several names including household power, household electricity,… …
6Power line communication — or power line carrier (PLC), also known as power line digital subscriber line (PDSL), mains communication, power line telecom (PLT), power line networking (PLN), or broadband over power lines (BPL) are systems for carrying data on a conductor… …
7Power factor — For other uses, see Power factor (pistol). The power factor of an AC electric power system is defined as the ratio of the real power flowing to the load over the apparent power in the circuit,[1][2] and is a dimensionless number between 0 and 1… …
8AC power plugs and sockets — See also: Industrial and multiphase power plugs and sockets Plugs and sockets may sometimes combine male and female contacts, but t …
9Control of the National Grid — The National Grid is the high voltage electric power transmission network in Great Britain, connecting power stations and major substations, and has a synchronized organization such that electricity generated anywhere in Great Britain can be used …
10Control of the National Grid (UK) — The National Grid (UK) is the high voltage electric power transmission network in Great Britain, connecting power stations and major substations to ensure that electricity generated anywhere in Great Britain can be used to satisfy demand… …
