Disconnect Switch
Allows shutting off the power from outside the home in emergencies. If absent, the main circuit breaker serves this function.
Electric Meter
Measures the amount of electricity used in a house.
Component
Description
Electrical Service Connection and Meter
Grounding of CSST Gas Piping
Bonding of corrugated stainless-steel tubing (CSST) piping system to the grounding electrode system to reduce the risk of fire or explosion from lightning strikes.
Earthing
Physically connecting a circuit to the ground with zero volt potential.
Grounding
Connecting an electrical circuit to the ground for safety.
Short Circuit
A fault causing current to take a different path, often due to poor insulation, leading to damage or wasted energy.
Series Circuit
The same amount of current flows through all components placed in it.
Parallel Circuit
Components are placed in parallel, splitting the current flow.
