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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hookstick

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A hot stick that is used to operating switches and cutouts.

horsepower

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A unit of work. When used to show power usage, one horsepower is equivalent to 746 watts.

hose

Electrical equipment; Electricity

Slang for "Line Hose".

hot

Electrical equipment; Electricity

Refers to an energized conductor or apparatus.

hot arm

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A device that is used to temporarily extend a conductor beyond the cross arm it was on.

hotstick

Electrical equipment; Electricity

An insulated stick, usually made of fiberglass, that is used to work energized overhead conductors and operate electrical equipment that is overhead, underground and pad mounted.