Basic Residential Electrical

Front

A type of electrical outlet.

Back

duplex receptacle

Front

A type of electrical switch used to control lights from one location.

Back

single pole switch

Front

A type of electrical switch used to control lights from two locations.

Back

three way switch

Front

A type of electrical switch used to control lights from more than two locations.

Back

four way switch

Front

The name of a pair of wires that are unique to three way and four way switches.

Back

travelers

Front

The name of a short jumper wire typically used to connect from a wire nut to a device.

Back

pigtail

Front

This is a drawing symbol for what kind of device?

Back

Single Pole Switch

Front

This is a drawing symbol for what kind of device?

Back

3 Way Switch

Front

This is a drawing symbol for what kind of device?

Back

4 Way Switch

Front

A safety step taken before working on equipment.

Back

Lock Out Tag Out