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Electrical Slang
What do a "bug" and a "cherry" have in common?
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1/22/2025
Holds gem box in sheetrock by offering counter pressure to the box ears.
1/22/2025
These are fittings which are used to connect flexible cord (SO, SVO, SJTO, etc) to a box or knockout while protecting the insulation of the cord from abrasion at the point of entry and maintaining the watertight seal as appropriate.
1/22/2025
A multi-bladed anchor set into a hole dug in the earth. It expands to form a cone shaped square in either 6” or 8” sizes. When covered by the earth, it supports the Anchor Rod through the compression of the earth above it. Reinforcing ribs provide strength to the blades which are capable of handling extremely heavy loads.
1/22/2025
Cable tie mounting blocks with peel-off backing available in a variety of sizes and shapes.
1/22/2025
A multi-bladed anchor set into a hole dug in the earth. It expands to form a cone shaped square in either 6” or 8” sizes. When covered by the earth, it supports the Anchor Rod through the compression of the earth above it. Reinforcing ribs provide strength to the blades which are capable of handling extremely heavy loads.