Glossary Category:

Ampacity

The rating of a circuit to provide the power needed for a piece of equipment such as an air conditioner condensing unit.

Amps

A measure of electrical current used to define the energy supplied to an electrical appliance.

Anaerobic

A term generally used to define bacteria used in a septic system that do not require oxygen to live and perform.

Andirons

The supports for logs in a wood burning fireplace. The exposed ends are usually decorative

Annular ring shank

(ring shank nail) A term used to define a nail that has annular rings around the shank that hold the nail in place when driven into wood.