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21Three-phase electric power — This article deals with where, how and why three phase is used. For information on the basic mathematics and principles of three phase, see three phase. Three phase electric power is a common method of alternating current electric power… …
22Residual-current device — A two pole residual current device A Residual Current Device is a generic term covering both RCCBs and RCBOs. A Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) is an electrical wiring device that disconnects a circuit whenever it detects that the… …
23Distribution transformer — Single phase distribution transformer in Canada A distribution transformer is a transformer that provides the final voltage transformation in the electric power distribution system, stepping down the voltage used in the distribution lines to the… …
24Electric shock — Electrocute redirects here. For the band, see Electrocute (band). An electric shock can occur upon contact of a human s body with any source of voltage high enough to cause sufficient current through the muscles or hair. The minimum current a… …
26Electricity meter — Typical North American domestic analog electricity meter …
27Mains 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,… …
28Arc-fault circuit interrupter — An arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) is a circuit breaker designed to prevent fires by detecting non working electrical arcs and disconnect power before the arc starts a fire. The AFCI should distinguish between a working arc that may occur in …
29Delta-wye transformer — Not to be confused with Y Δ transform. A delta wye (Δ Y) transformer is a transformer that converts three phase electric power without a neutral wire into 3 phase power with a neutral wire. It can be a single three phase transformer, or built… …
30Circuit breaker — For other uses, see Circuit breaker (disambiguation). An air circuit breaker for low voltage (less than 1000 volts) power distribution switchgear …
