Title: Vocabulary Review
Course: HET 111 HVACR Electricity I - Spring 2015 > Section: HET 111 HVACR Electricity I - Spring 2015

Vocabulary Review

Terms

Term | Definitions
Ammeter | Used to measure the amperage of an electrical circuit. Most HVAC technicians prefer the clamp-on type. - Wikipedia.org
Anchors | Used to secure objects such as thermostats to drywall. – Wikipedia.org
Copper tubing | Used in the HVAC industry to transfer refrigerant or water. – Wikipedia.org
Crimp on terminals | Used to make electrical connections and come in either insulated or non-insulated and a variety of sizes. – Wikipedia.org
De-burring Tool | Used to smooth ragged edges on copper tubing after it is cut. – Wikipedia.org
Flaring | Used to mechanically connect two pieces of copper tubing. – Wikipedia.org
Nails | Used for joining wood or concrete come in an assortment of sizes for a variety types. – Wikipedia.org
Ohmmeter | Used to measure electrical resistance or check continuity. – Wikipedia.org
Pressure regulator | Device used to control the pressure of gases coming out of a cylinder. – Wikipedia.org
Rivets | Used when access or ease of removal is not desired. – Wikipedia.org
Screws | Used when access and easy removal is desired. – Wikipedia.org
Service valve wrench | Used to front-seat or backseat a section, discharge, or king valve on a refrigeration unit. – Wikipedia.org
Tube cutter | Tool used to cut copper tubing. – Wikipedia.org
Type DWV | Used for drain, waste, and vent. – Wikipedia.org
Type K | Hard-drawn copper tubing: Heavy duty copper with a thick tubing wall. – Wikipedia.org
Type L | Hard-drawn copper tubing: Medium weight copper, most frequently used in HVAC/R. – Wikipedia.org
Type M | Hard-drawn copper tubing: Lightweight copper, not commonly used in the industry. – Wikipedia.org
Voltmeter | Used to measure voltage (AC or DC). – Wikipedia.org
Wire nuts | Used to join two or more wires and come in an assortment of sizes and are twisted on. – Wikipedia.org