Electrician Terminology “FAU”

FAU is likely a “forced air unit” (e.g. a heater or air conditioner). If it’s two breaker switches tied together, that’s a 240V volt circuit (if there’s no tie between the two switches, that’s an immediate hazard and must be fixed).

What does FAU mean in electrical terms?

Forced Air Unit (FAU) refers to the heating systems that use a central furnace, in which it pumps warm air through ducts to registers (the grates in the floor or ceiling) throughout a house.

What are LTS plugs?

“LTS” could easily be “lights,” “FAU” is likely (as you found) “Forced Air Unit,” “Kit” seems to be “Kitchen” in general, so it might be a dishwasher or oven. The easiest thing to do is flip breakers and see what happens.

What does LTS stand for electrical?

LTS

What is WP on breaker box?

WP. Weatherproof or Waterproof. XFMR. Transformer. Article Updated: February 15, 2021.

What is FAU on breaker box?

FAU is likely a “forced air unit” (e.g. a heater or air conditioner). If it’s two breaker switches tied together, that’s a 240V volt circuit (if there’s no tie between the two switches, that’s an immediate hazard and must be fixed).

What does rec mean on a breaker box?

Rec/con probably means either receptacle and converter or receptacle for the converter. Since your heater seems to trip it, it probably means receptacles and converter. If your converter is charging your batteries and the heater is on at the same time, it is probably over 15 amps and trips the breaker.

What does CCT mean in electrical?

correlated color temperature (CCT) – A specification for white light sources used to describe the dominant color tone along the dimension from warm (yellows and reds) to cool (blue). efficacy – The ratio of the light output of a lamp (lumens) to its active power (watts), expressed as lumens per watt.

What does CP mean in electrical terms?

CP is a device that detects abnormal currents in an electrical circuit then blocks and protects the circuit.

What is LP electrical?

LP is an acronym for “limited power.” An -LP suffix on communication and power limited Class 2 and 3 cables means that the cables have been evaluated specifically to carry both power and data at a defined current level when installed in bundles of unspecified size.

What is SS electrical?

SS: Direct and alternating current.

What is FP in electrical?

FP is a unique range of circuit breaker in SF6 gas up to 36 kV. Three versions: fixed, disconnectable, and withdrawable. Rated voltage up to 36 kV – 1250 A – 25 kA. Mechanical endurance up to 10000 operation. Compliant with IEC, VDE and BS standards.

What does NL mean in electricity?

The N & L stand for Neutral and Load. With your AC line in you should have three wires. Neutral, Load, and Ground. If your wires are color coded for the US then the black wire is Load or Hot, the white wire is Neutral, and the green wire is Ground.

What is ACN and ACL?

ACL (Brown) Input AC Voltage, Live/Hot wire. NEUTRAL Wire (White) ACN (Blue) Input AC Voltage, Neutral Wire, Wider Blade on Wall Outlet Side.

What does L and N mean on wires?

neutral and load

The N and L are for neutral and load. You should have three wires in your AC line. Load, ground, and neutral. The black wire is Load or Hot, the white wire is neutral, and the green wire is Ground if your wires are colorcoded for the US.

What does L1 L2 and n mean in electrical terms?

The incoming circuit wires that provide the power are referred to as the line wires. L1 (line 1) is a red wire and L2 (line 2) is a black wire. Together, they show the motor voltage. Having both an L1 and L2 indicate that the motor voltage may be 240 volts.

Is L1 hot or neutral?

US AC power circuit wiring color codes

What wire goes in L2?

The yellow wire goes into the common terminal, red goes into the L1 terminal and blue goes into the L2 terminal. The grey wire goes in the common terminal, the brown wire goes in the L1 terminal and the black wire goes in the L2 terminal.