The Wild World of Electrical Slang - Round 3

April 7, 2018
Think you're up on your electrical slang? Take a look at 10 of our favorites and see how you do.

A special thanks to our friends at Elliott Electrical Supply for allowing us to bring you this entertaining and informative gallery. When you get the chance, pay them a visit at electricalslang.com to discover even more terms you may not know.

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