amperages
Electrical flow quantities
Amperages is the plural of amperage, the strength of an electric current measured in amperes.
The term appears when comparing or specifying multiple current ratings: Check the amperages on the circuit breakers before adding new outlets.
Different devices require different amperages to operate safely.
Directed flow of charge
- circuitsClosed electrical paths
- wiringInstalled electrical conductors
- loadCarried weight or burden
- capacityMaximum amount containable
rating · breakers · fuses · conductors · voltage · resistance · outlets · panels
Burden beyond capacity
- protectionGuarding against harm
- faultsImperfections or shortcomings
- hazardsDangers or threats
- codesSystems for secrecy
grounding · overcurrent · short-circuit · insulation · thermal · derating · inspection · compliance
Machines that produce motion
- machineryCollective mechanical equipment
- weldingHeat-fusing metal pieces
- equipmentTools for a task
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
three-phase · ratings · specifications · switchgear · contactors · starters · feeder · demand
current
Directed flow of charge
capacity · rating · breakers · fuses · conductors · voltage · resistance · outlets · panels · gauges
overload
Burden beyond capacity
- protectionGuarding against harm
- faultsImperfections or shortcomings
- hazardsDangers or threats
codes · grounding · overcurrent · short-circuit · insulation · thermal · derating · inspection · compliance · shock
motors
Machines that produce motion
heavy-duty · three-phase · ratings · specifications · switchgear · contactors · starters · feeder · demand · nameplate