Whisker coils

Whisker coils refers to air conditioning coils where there are no flat plate fins but heat transfer is accelerated by whiskers of metal attached to a tube carrying the liquid used for heating or cooling.

Wolmanized

A trade name of a wood treatment process that renders wood resistant to rot and insect damage.

Usage

The act of using something such as electrical power. One refers to electrical energy consumption as power usage over a period of time.

GFCI

Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter A device intended for the protection of personnel that functions to de-energize a circuit or portion thereof within an established period of time when a ground-fault current exceeds the values established for a Class A device....
Brick Tie

Brick Tie

Metal tie made from a corrosion resistant material such as galvanized stee or stainless steel secured to the structure of the building and embedded in masonry veneer.  In our area ties are normally fabricated with a 22-gage x 7/8″ corrugated steel strap nailed...