The Wild World of Electrical Slang

Aug. 16, 2017
A List of Ten Electrical Slang Terms Used in the Electrical Industry

Think you're up on your electrical slang? Well we have a challenge for you. Take a look at 10 of our favorite slang terms, and see if you know which electrical product (or individual) it's referring to.

A special thanks to our friends at Elliott Electrical Supply for allowing us to bring you this entertaining and informative gallery. They manage an Electrical Slang website that features more than 800 terms. When you get the chance, pay them a visit to discover even more terms you may not know. Better yet, add a new term if you can't find it on their website.

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