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2. Crocodile clip - Wikipedia

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   A crocodile clip or alligator clip[1] is a plier -like spring -tensioned metal clip with elongated, serrated jaws that is used for creating a temporary electrical connection. This simple mechanical device gets its name from the resemblance of its serrated jaws to the toothed jaws of a crocodile or alligator.

3. Knob-and-tube wiring - Wikipedia

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   Earthing systems. v. t. e. Knob-and-tube wiring (sometimes abbreviated K&T) is an early standardized method of electrical wiring in buildings, in common use in North America from about 1880 to the 1930s. [1][2] It consisted of single-insulated copper conductors run within wall or ceiling cavities, passing through joist and stud drill-holes via ...

4. IDC (electrical connector) - Wikipedia

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   IDC (electrical connector) An insulation-displacement contact (IDC), also known as insulation-piercing contact (IPC), is an electrical connector designed to be connected to the conductor (s) of an insulated cable by a connection process which forces a selectively sharpened blade or blades through the insulation, bypassing the need to strip the ...

5. Appliance classes - Wikipedia

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   Appliance classes. Appliance classes (also known as protection classes) specify measures to prevent dangerous contact voltages on unenergized parts, such as the metallic casing, of an electronic device. In the electrical appliance manufacturing industry, the following appliance classes are defined in IEC 61140 and used to differentiate between ...

6. Lineman's handset - Wikipedia

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   A lineman's handset typically connects via a pair of test leads, not the modular connector found on most consumer telephone equipment. The test leads will feature some combination of alligator clips (to connect to bare wires), a piercing spike or "bed-of-nails" (for insulated wires), and something designed to fit a punch block.

7. Alligator living at Walmart in NC stirs debate, as many ... - AOL

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   The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reports a biologist has already visited the Walmart retention pond, and it recommends the 4.5-foot alligator stay put. The pond is surrounded by a chain-link ...

8. Data on athletes' mental health goes beyond physical health

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   Data on athletes' mental health goes beyond physical health. Kayla Levy. August 29, 2024 at 8:00 AM. kovop // Shutterstock. Athletes, long celebrated for their physical abilities, are increasingly ...

9. Electrical wiring - Wikipedia

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   Electrical wiring is an electrical installation of cabling and associated devices such as switches, distribution boards, sockets, and light fittings in a structure. Wiring is subject to safety standards for design and installation. Allowable wire and cable types and sizes are specified according to the circuit operating voltage and electric ...