Glossary
This glossary includes definitions of many terms used in home repair and home improvement.
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A normally-closed switch -- with a light receptor -- that opens, and stops the electricity from going further, if there is enough light entering its receptor. When there isn't enough light, it closes and the power is sent through.
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In electrical work, a term used to refer to a short piece of wire used to terminate and connect a device - such as a switch or a receptacle - to a set of wires.
Examples: If you have more than one hot, neutral or ground conductor in the box, you should probably use a pigtail to connect your device to each set of wires.
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