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That part of the building wiring system between the final over-current protective device (typically at the electrical panel) and the electrical equipment that consumes power.
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any one of the complete routes for carrying electric current usually emanating from the main line.
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That part of a wiring circuit between the final set of fuses and the place where the lighting fixtures or drop cords are attached.
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An electric circuit with a separate fuse or circuit breaker.
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A circuit that supplies power to the electrical loads in a building and is terminated at a distribution device (panelboard, loadcenter, etc.).
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a circuit supplying many outlets BX - see armored cable
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an electric circuit that supplies current to a limited number of outlets and fixtures
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A circuit that supplies power to the electrical loads in a building and is terminated at the panelboard or switchboard.
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Wiring that runs from a service panel or sub-panel to outlets. Branch circuits are protected by fuses or breakers at the panel.
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An electrical circuit with its own circuit breaker in the service panel.
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A division of a load circuit with current limited by a fuse or circuit breaker.
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The circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit and the outlet(s).
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Any circuit that comes from the main power lines.
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