Flashcards in Basic Electricity Deck (14)
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1
What are the main types of panel boxes and their amps?
100, 150, 200 amp
2
What is the worst frequency for electrical shock?
60 hz
3
What are the two means/types of electricity?
DC
AC
4
How is AC frequency measured?
In cycles per second
5
How do you convert watts to volts?
E = P/ I. volts = watts/amps
6
How do you convert watts to Amps?
I = P / E
Amps = watts / voltage
7
what is the formula for finding watts?
P = E x I
Watts = voltage x amps
8
How do you convert horsepower to amps?
Horsepower = (V x A x EFF) / 750
9
How do you convert KVA to amps?
Multiply KVA by 1000/voltage
10
How do you convert KW to amps?
Multiply KW by 1000/voltage then by power factor
11
What are the types of circuits?
Series
Parallel
12
what are the gauges for amps?
14 G - 15amp. 12 G - 20amp. 10G - 30amp. 8 G - 40amp. 6 G - 50amp
13
where can you pull power from?
junction box. switch loop. panel box. receptacle
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