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circuit breaker
Switches off all electricity if the supply is overloaded.
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cords
Contain the electric wires that carry the electricity from the switch
to the appliance.
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double adapter
Allows a single power point to supply electricity to two plugs.
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electrical appliance
Something that is used to cook, cool, heat, light or entertain and
needs electricity to make it work.
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electricity
A form of energy needed to make appliances work.
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electrical wires
Carry electricity around your house.
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energy
A force that can be used to make something work.
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overhead power lines
They carry electricity from the power station to where it is needed.
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plug
Fits into the power point and receives electricity.
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plug protector
Fits into a power point to stop objects being poked into it.
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power station
The place where electrical energy is created.
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safety switch
Switches off electricity if there is a problem.
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switch
Stops or starts the flow of electricity.
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switchboard
Contains the main switches for the house.
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© Copyright
2001 Queensland Government Disclaimer
This page was last updated on
March 5, 2002
Department of Consumer and Employment
Protection -
EnergySafety Western Australia
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