Tools, Equipment and Installation Flashcards
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Which type of conduit connector is used to join two sections of rigid metal conduit (RMC)?
Answer: Coupling
A threaded coupling joins two pieces of rigid metal conduit by threading onto the ends of each conduit section.
What is the purpose of using pulling lubricant when installing conductors?
Answer: Reduce friction to prevent insulation damage during wire pulling
Pulling lubricant reduces friction between conductors and conduit walls, protecting wire insulation and making long pulls easier.
A wire nut (twist-on connector) is rated by:
Answer: The minimum and maximum wire gauge and combination it can safely join
Wire nuts are rated for specific wire gauge ranges and combination limits to ensure a secure and safe connection.
When installing a circuit breaker, the correct installation requires that the breaker:
Answer: Snap firmly onto the bus bar and be torqued per manufacturer specs
A circuit breaker must snap positively onto the panel bus bar and all lugs must be torqued to manufacturer specifications to ensure proper contact.
Which type of anchoring fastener is used to attach electrical boxes to hollow (drywall) walls?
Answer: Toggle bolt or hollow wall anchor
Toggle bolts and hollow wall anchors expand behind the drywall to provide a secure attachment point where there is no solid backing.
The maximum number of conductors permitted in a standard 4-inch square junction box (1.5 inch deep) when using #12 AWG conductors is determined by:
Answer: NEC fill calculations based on conductor volume allowances
NEC Article 314 provides box fill calculations using cubic inch volumes per conductor size to ensure conductors are not overcrowded in boxes.
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