Some various electrical terms and terminology is often very confusing.
Take a look at our glossary below to school yourself on the most commonly used electrical terms.
The term Volt can be defined as the unit of electromotive force. It is used to described the energy consumed or potential difference between two points of conducting wire. Different countries use different voltages.
This is the derived form of amperage, represented by “A” and it is the unit of electric current that measures the movement of electrons across the circuit.
Ohm is the electrical resistance in the circuit. Resistance in the circuit is essential to prevent overheating and overcharge.
An electric circuit is the pathway of electric current. Electric circuits are of two types, Direct Circuit (a circuit that allows electrons or current to move in uni-direction) and Alternate Circuit (a circuit where the electric current is not unidirectional).
Take the guesswork out of any electrical terms and terminology.
An alternating current is a current that is widely used in household electrical circuit and equipment.
The powerhouse that stores and converts chemical energy into electrical energy.
Capacitance is a term used to describe the ability of an electric component to store an electrical charge.
The term used to describe the complete power breakdown or complete loss of electric power.
The fuse is an electrical device which offers protection to electrical circuit against overcharge. It is made of metallic wire.
There are various types of electric hazards but the most important are below.
Electric shock.
Electrical burns.
Arc blasts.
Electric shock happens when the human body comes in contact with an electric current. Electric shock is life threatening and has many consequences, one being electric burns. Arc blast or arc burn is the outcome of rapidly increasing temperature which causes a great explosion. The intensity of electric arc blast depends upon the power of arc flash. A thermal contact burn is the result of touching or contacting overheated electric equipment or devices. An electric arc blast is a type of electric hazard which is often the result of an arc flash.
An insulator is a tool or device which does not allow an electric current to pass through it.