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Rating — In general, rating is the evaluation or assessment of something, in terms of quality (as with a critic rating a novel), quantity (as with an athlete being rated by his or her statistics), or some combination of both. Specifically, it may refer to … Wikipedia
Electrical wiring — in general refers to insulated conductors used to carry electricity, and associated devices. This article describes general aspects of electrical wiring as used to provide power in buildings and structures, commonly referred to as building wiring … Wikipedia
Electrical wiring (United States) — Electrical wiring in general refers to conductors used to carry electricity and their accessories. General aspects of electrical wiring as used to provide power in or to buildings and structures, commonly referred to as building wiring, are… … Wikipedia
Electrical wiring (UK) — The modern UK standards and regulations for electrical wiring no longer differ substantially from those in other European countries. However, there are a number of noteworthy national peculiarities, habits and traditions associated with domestic… … Wikipedia
Electrical generator — In electricity generation, an electrical generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy, generally using electromagnetic induction. The reverse conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy is done by a motor … Wikipedia
Electrical characteristics of dynamic loudspeakers — A dynamic loudspeaker driver s chief electrical characteristic is its electrical impedance versus frequency. Explanation The most common driver type is an electro mechanical transducer using a voice coil rigidly connected to a diaphragm… … Wikipedia
rating — An evaluation of credit quality of a company s debt issue by Thomson Financial BankWatch, Moody s, S&P, and Fitch Investors Service. investors and analysts use ratings to assess the riskiness of an investment. Ratings can also be an evaluation a… … Financial and business terms
Electrical ballast — Choke ballast (inductor) used in older lighting. This example is from a tanning bed. Requires a lamp starter (below) and capacitor … Wikipedia
Rating — A manufacturer s guaranteed performance of a machine, transmission line, or other electrical apparatus, based on design features and test data. The rating will specify such limits as load, voltage, temperature, and frequency. The rating is… … Energy terms
National Electrical Code — The National Electrical Code, 2008 edition The National Electrical Code (NEC), or NFPA 70, is a regionally adoptable standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment. The NEC, while having no legally binding regulation as… … Wikipedia
