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  2. Ring main unit - Wikipedia

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    In an electrical power distribution system, a ring main unit (RMU) is a factory assembled, metal enclosed set of switchgear used at the load connection points of a ring-type distribution network. It includes in one unit two switches that can connect the load to either or both main conductors, and a fusible switch or circuit breaker and switch ...

  3. No. 4 Electronic Switching System - Wikipedia

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    AT&T Long Distance was the primary customer for the switch. Driving development from the customer's perspective was AT&T VP Billy Oliver. [4] Previous tandem switching systems, primarily the No. 4 Crossbar switch, used analog voice signaling. The decision to switch in a digital voice format was controversial at the time, both from a technical ...

  4. Gooseneck (fixture) - Wikipedia

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    A gooseneck is a semi-rigid, flexible joining element made from a coiled metal hose. Similar to its natural counterpart , it can be bent in almost any direction and remain in that position. [ 1 ] Areas of application for goosenecks are movable brackets for lights , magnifying glasses , microphones and other devices. [ 2 ]

  5. List of telephone switches - Wikipedia

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    RLS 1000 (Pedestal mount cabinet 1000 lines in a subdivision - required multiple T-1's to host) RLS 4000 (Same thing, but 4000 lines) RLS (This has the ability in a host outage to make intra-cabinet calls) The line switches will also talk to AT&T SLC-96 pedestals – 96 lines on a ped

  6. Electrical enclosure - Wikipedia

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    An electrical enclosure is a cabinet for electrical or electronic equipment to mount switches, knobs and displays and to prevent electrical shock to equipment users and protect the contents from the environment. The enclosure is the only part of the equipment which is seen by users.

  7. Switchgear - Wikipedia

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    High-voltage switchgear A section of a large switchgear panel. Tram switchgear This circuit breaker uses both SF 6 and air as insulation.. In an electric power system, a switchgear is composed of electrical disconnect switches, fuses or circuit breakers used to control, protect and isolate electrical equipment.

  8. Useless machine - Wikipedia

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    The Italian artist Bruno Munari began building "useless machines" (macchine inutili) in the 1930s.He was a "third generation" Futurist and did not share the first generation's boundless enthusiasm for technology but sought to counter the threats of a world under machine rule by building machines that were artistic and unproductive.

  9. Garage door opener - Wikipedia

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    The electric overhead garage door opener was invented by C.G. Johnson in 1926 in Hartford City, Indiana. [1] Electric Garage Door openers did not become popular until Era Meter Company of Chicago offered one after World War II where the overhead garage door could be opened via a key pad located on a post at the end of the driveway or a switch inside the garage.