Electrical equipment

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Electrical equipment part of the distribution system in a large building

Electrical equipment includes any machine powered by electricity. They usually consists of an enclosure, a variety of electrical components, and often a power switch. Examples of these include:

• Major appliance
• Microcontroller
• Power tool
• Small appliances

More specifically, often electrical equipment refers only to components part of the electrical distribution system such as:

• Electric switchboards
• Distribution boards
• Circuit breakers and disconnects
• Electricity meter
• Transformers

[edit] See also

Energy portal

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