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  2. Underground power line - Wikipedia

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    Whereas finding and repairing overhead wire breaks can be accomplished in hours, underground repairs can take days or weeks, [13] and for this reason redundant lines are run. Underground cable locations are not always obvious, which can lead to unwary diggers damaging cables or being electrocuted.

  3. Pothead - Wikipedia

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    A three phase electric circuit terminated with a pothead Crossarms with two three phase electric circuits terminated with potheads. A pothead is a type of insulated electrical terminal used for transitioning between overhead line and underground high-voltage cable or for connecting overhead wiring to equipment like transformers. [1]

  4. Knob-and-tube wiring - Wikipedia

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    The conduit methods were known to be of better quality, but cost significantly more than K&T. [2] In 1909, flexible armored cable cost about twice as much as K&T, and conduit cost about three times the price of K&T. [6] Knob and tube wiring persisted since it allowed owners to wire a building for electricity at lower cost.

  5. Trailer connectors in North America - Wikipedia

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    If you have a trailer with a lot of lights the diode and relay wiring is preferred, but if you have a trailer with a simple light arrangement it is usually sufficient to wire to 58L. In market there are many special converters [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] that solves the problem of connecting a car with European wiring to a trailer with North American wiring.

  6. Power cable - Wikipedia

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    A power cable is an electrical cable, an assembly of one or more electrical conductors, usually held together with an overall sheath. The assembly is used for transmission of electrical power . Power cables may be installed as permanent wiring within buildings, buried in the ground, run overhead, or exposed.

  7. Utility location - Wikipedia

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    Utility locating is the process of identifying and labeling public utility mains that are underground. These mains may include lines for telecommunication, electricity distribution, natural gas, cable television, fiber optics, traffic lights, street lights, storm drains, water mains, and wastewater pipes.

  8. Distribution transformer - Wikipedia

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    The 240 V secondary winding is center-tapped, and the center neutral wire is grounded, making the two end conductors "hot" concerning the center tap. These three wires run down the service drop to the building's electric meter and service panel. Connecting a load between the hot wire and the neutral gives 120 volts, which is used for lighting ...

  9. ISO standards for trailer connectors - Wikipedia

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    The 5-pin has a design and pin layout that is identical to the 7-pin ISO 1724 connector with the exception for the lack of pin 1 (L) and pin 4 (R). This connector is sometimes present on vintage vehicles and the actual wiring may be completely different from what the standard states which means that measuring before connecting is a good idea.