Utilities

Utilities

Of or related to any publicy utility institution mandated with maintaining the infrastructure for a particular public service; such as the provision of water, gas and electricity.

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fuse

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A device installed in the conductive path with a predetermined melting point coordinated to load current. Fuses are used to protect equipment from over current conditions and ...

fuse arcing time

Electrical equipment; Electricity

The amount of time required to extinguish the arc and clear the circuit.

fuse link

Electrical equipment; Electricity

1. A replaceable fuse element used in a Fused Cutout. 2. A replaceable part or assembly comprised entirely or principally of the conducting element, requires to be replaced after ...

fuse melt time

Electrical equipment; Electricity

The time needed for a fuse element to melt, thereby initiating operation of the fuse. Also known as Melt Time.

fused cutout

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A device, normally installed overhead, that is used to fuse a line or electrical apparatus.

gassing (battery)

Electrical equipment; Electricity

The evolution of gas from one or more of the electrodes in a cell. Gassing commonly results from local action (self discharge) or from the electrolysis of water in the electrolyte ...