Electrician Dictionary

An electrician can choose to work on various projects with different companies throughout his or her career. The telephone industry, home building industry, or electronics manufacturing/repair industries may all require slightly different areas of expertise. In fact, new certification may be required before transferring fields.

Having an all around knowledge base can be helpful, especially if you are called in to do general electrician's work in a home or if you do maintenance for a corporation. Core knowledge will make you more versatile in the workplace, since you will be able to do more jobs than someone with only a specialized skill set.

Online Electrician Dictionaries

Checking out commonly used terms in an online electrician dictionary can prove to be useful. You can familiarize yourself with terms used throughout the industry. Consumers can benefit from looking up terms as well, whether they are planning to double check a contractor's estimate or simply learn about the work they have commissioned.

The following dictionaries may prove useful for electricians or clients:

· Electricians Toolbox Etc. Basic Definitions: This online dictionary (click on "Basic Definitions" in the sidebar to the right) allows you to search by the kind of information you need: electricity, lighting, or motors. Click on the section you need and either scroll to find your term or click on it in the boxed list at the top of the webpage. The definitions are easy to understand and are in large typeface.

· The Electronics Glossary provided by Electroflash: The glossary is searchable by letter grouping. Because Electroflash is a company that provides teaching tools to schools, the glossary is especially useful for the uninformed consumer. Words in red are then linked back to their own definitions. The entire glossary is printable. Check out the Electronic Symbols section for learning the different symbols used in electricity. This is a great all-around dictionary for beginners.

· http://www.carrieraccessbilling.com/telecommunications-glossary-a.asp Telecom Dictionary provided by Intec: Geared more towards television, cable, telephones, and other communications, this dictionary is searchable by letter. Definitions provided are fairly easy to understand. Acronyms and their meanings are included in this useful electrician dictionary.

· Universal Switching's Glossary of Electronic Terms: The terms in this electrician dictionary are used in the switching and electronics industry. You can download the entire dictionary in PDF format, or simply search online by letter grouping. The entries are printed in an easy to read font and provide fairly broad definitions. In addition to giving the full name to abbreviated terms, this site also provides a short explanation of the phrase. You can link back to other words within the definition to find out their meaning.

Electricity Safety and Precautions

The definitions provided by the dictionaries mentioned above are for informational purposes only. Attempting to wire, re-wire, or cut wiring without the proper training can result in accidental electrocution. Permanently damaging your equipment, home, and other property is another possibility.

Ask neighbors and friends for recommendations of a good electrician. Comparison shop for lower labor costs. Get an estimate of both cost and time involved before contracting any work, and be sure to read the agreement forms and waivers you may be asked to sign.

Once the project has begun, be sure to ask for periodic updates of costs, materials, and labor. Use an online electrician dictionary to check any unfamiliar terms outlined in your updates or on your final billing statement.

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