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es every 10 feet.



CLAMP-ON-FIXTURE
Electrical fixture with C-clamp device for attaching
to display.



CUBE TAP/THREE WAY BAR
Adaptor
that plugs into a standard wall outlet or
extension cord that provides three places to plug
in.



DIMMER
A device to control light intensity. Also known as a
rheostat.










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DISCONNECT SWITCH
Device to permit easy and rapid termination of
electrical service.



DISTRIBUTION PANEL
Portable power panel that contains "breakers" that
allow you to turn power on an off. This is similar to
the breaker panel in your home.



DOG HOUSE/LENNY BOX
An outlet box that can provide up to (3) 20 amp
outlets.



DUPLEX OUTLET
An outlet that provides two places to plug in.












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FLAT WIRE CABLE & EXTENSION CORDS
Flat electrical cable capable of feeding from 5amp
of 120volt power up to 100 amps of 208 volt three
phase power. This cable helps to eliminate bumps
in your carpet as well as tripping hazards.





FLOOR PORT
Utility box, recessed in the floor, containing
electrical, telephone, and/or plumbing
connections.



LIGHT BOX
Enclosure with lighting and translucent face of
plastic glass.



LOW VOLTAGE
Term applied to currents of 24 volts or less. Must
be transformed from normal 120-volt
input. Typically used in low voltage lighting.



LEKO LIGHT
Light fixtures that are normally hung from truss or
the convention ceiling. These lights provide
focused lighting to highlight specific booth product
or signage.



PAR CAN/QUARTZ LIGHT
500 to 1000 watt light fixtures that are normally
hung from truss or the convention ceiling. These
lights provide general lighting for your booth
space or to highlight booth signage.








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POWER STRIP vs. SURGE PROTECTOR
Both devices are designed to provide multiple
places to plug in, however a power strip does not
protect your equipment from power surges as a
surge protector does.





QUAD BOX
An outlet that provides four places to plug in.



TRANSFORMER
A transformers is used to change the input
voltage up or down to produce a desired output
voltage. A transformer can also be used to isolate
sensitive equipment by creating an isolated
neutral.



TWIST LOCK
Type of electrical plugs which are connected by
twisting together as opposed to standard male
and female plugs.








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WHIP/TAIL
Cord and plug that is attached to any
device. Many times electrical contractors will have
to wire a "tail" on to the exhibitors equipment if the
plug attached does not match the outlet
provided. This is true for most 208 volt or higher
services.