Arquitetura e Construção - Electrical System

a place where we can plug in electric devices to connect them to the electricity

tomada, ponto elétrico

a protective enclosure used to house electrical connections, outlets, switches, or other electrical devices, providing a safe and organized method for electrical wiring in buildings

caixa de saída, caixa elétrica

a general-purpose electrical box used to house wire connections and protect them from external elements

caixa de junção, caixa de conexão

an device consisted of two or three metal pins that can connect a piece of electrical equipment to a power supply when fitted into the holes of an electric outlet

plugue, conector

an electrical device installed in a building that provides a point of connection for electrical plugs to access the power supply

tomada, receptáculo elétrico

a type of electrical switch that allows users to adjust the brightness or intensity of a light fixture or lamp by controlling the amount of electrical power supplied to it

interruptor dimmer, regulador de intensidade

something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off

interruptor, switch

a protective device that automatically interrupts the flow of electricity in an electrical circuit when it detects an overload, short circuit, or other electrical fault, thereby preventing damage to the circuit and reducing the risk of electrical hazards

disjuntor, disjuntor automático

a group of wires bundled together for transmitting electricity that is protected within a rubber case

cabo

the system of electrical conductors, cables, and connections used to transmit electricity and provide power to electrical devices and fixtures within a building or structure

fiação, redes elétricas

a container that houses several fuses related to the electrical system of a single building or house

caixa de fusíveis, painel de fusíveis

a distribution board or control panel that houses electrical circuit breakers, fuses, and other components to control and distribute electricity throughout a building or structure

painel elétrico, quadros elétricos

a system of delivering television programming to subscribers, using wires under the ground

televisão a cabo, cabo de televisão

a special type of wire that carries signals, like TV or Internet, using a central wire surrounded by a layer called insulation along with a metal covering to protect the signals from interference

a long and thin piece of metal that carries an electric current

fio, cabo

a type of electrical cable specifically designed for direct burial underground, featuring a moisture-resistant jacket and insulation to ensure safe and reliable power distribution in outdoor or underground applications

cabo de alimentação subterrâneo, cabo de alimentação enterrado

a type of electrical cable that has a protective metal armor layer surrounding the insulated conductors, providing additional mechanical and electrical protection against damage, moisture, and other hazards

cabo blindado, cabo protegido

electrical wiring that is designed to carry low voltage signals, typically below 50 volts, such as those used in telecommunications, security systems, audiovisual installations, and low-power lighting applications

fio de baixa tensão, cabo de baixa tensão

a wire that carries electrical current and has the potential to cause electric shock or injury if touched

fio ativo, fio energizado

an electrical conductor in an electrical system that carries current back from the load to the source, completing the circuit and providing a return path for the electrical current

fio neutro, condutor neutro

a safety conductor in an electrical system that provides a path for electrical current to flow into the ground, preventing electric shock and protecting against electrical faults

fio terra, condutor de aterramento

a backup electrical system designed to provide electricity in the event of a power outage or emergency situation, ensuring the operation of critical equipment or essential services

sistema de energia de emergência, sistema de fornecimento de energia de backup

a device that helps protect electrical and electronic devices from voltage spikes and surges by diverting excess electrical energy to the ground, safeguarding against potential damage or data loss

protetor contra surtos elétricos, supressor de picos elétricos

an electrical safety device designed to detect and mitigate the risk of arc faults in electrical circuits, which can lead to electrical fires

disjuntor de arco elétrico, interrupter de circuito de arco

an additional electrical panel that is connected to the main electrical panel and used to distribute power to specific areas or circuits within a building

subpainel, painel secundário

an integral part of an electrical installation that provides a safe path for electrical current to flow into the ground in the event of a fault or electrical surge, reducing the risk of electrical shock, equipment damage, and fire hazards

sistema de aterramento, sistema de ligação à terra

the point of entry for electrical power into a building, consisting of the main electrical panel, metering equipment, and associated components

entrada de serviço, acesso de serviço

a device that houses the electrical meter and provides a secure connection point for the utility company to measure and monitor the electrical usage of a building

base do medidor, caixa do medidor