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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armor rod

Electrical equipment; Electricity

An outer metal layer applied to a cable for mechanical protection. Armor Rods are comprised of factory formed wire, designed to be applied to a range of conductor sizes. Preformed ...

array

Electrical equipment; Electricity

For photovoltaic systems, a number of photovoltaic modules connected together to provide a single electrical output.

arrester

Electrical equipment; Electricity

Short for Surge Arrester, a device that limits surge voltage by diverting it.

askeral

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A generic term for a group of synthetic, fire-resistant, chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons used as electrical insulated fluids.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Electrical equipment; Electricity

ASTM International develops international standards for materials, products, systems and services used in construction, manufacturing and transportation. ASTM is located at 1916 ...

automatic line sectionalizer

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A self-contained circuit-opening device that automatically opens the main electrical circuit after sensing and responding to a predetermined number of successive main current ...