a device that can increase and decrease electrical voltage
Transformer
the main control center for the electrical system, where the wires from the transformer connect and branch out to supply the individual circuits in the home
service panel
an electrical safety device designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overcurrent
circuit breaker
allow electrical equipment to connect to the electrical grid
outlet
used for removing the insulation from individual wires prior to splicing them together or connecting them to a device.
wire stripper
a device that stores chemical energy, and converts it to electricity
battery
A device for opening and closing electrical circuits under normal load conditions, usually operated manually
switch
an electrical path that branches so that the current divides and only part of it flows through any branch
parallel circuit
all components are connected end-to-end to form a single path for current flow
series circuit
the total loss of power to a wider area and of long duration
blackout
a glass container that converts electricity into light
bulb
A machine that uses energy from the wind and transfers the motion to an electric generator
wind turbine
A flash of light caused by an atmospheric electrical discharge between two clouds, or between a cloud and the earth
lighting
