domestic wiring
Home electrical system
Domestic wiring is the system of electrical cables, outlets, and connections installed in a residence.
The term distinguishes household electrical infrastructure from commercial or industrial installations: The house needed complete rewiring—the domestic wiring dated to the 1940s.
Domestic wiring standards vary by country and era, making it a concern during home inspections and renovations.
- electricalInvolving conducted current
- outletsPoints of release or connection
- circuitsClosed electrical paths
- circuit breakerAutomatic power cutoff device
- switchesCircuit opening devices
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