2,Electrical words between British English and American English
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British English American English Meaning
Mainspower Linepower, or service entrance conductors The primary electrical power supply wires entering a building, connected to theMain fuses or circuit breakers.
Domesticpower Single-phase 115 or 230 VAC power as used in a single-family residence
Earthconnection Grounding conductorconnection Safety connection to the earth or ground
Liveconnection Hot, or live connection, used by electricians; phase conductors terminology, used by electrical engineers. Phase (active) connection
Neutralconnection Cold, neutral, or groundedconductor connection Return connection
Flex/mains lead, mains wire/wiring Line cord/power cord Flexible electric cable from plug to appliance
4, 6, or 8 way mains extension lead/adaptor Power bar, or power strip Device providing multiple outlets from a single outlet
Pin (plug) Pin, prong, or blade (plug) Part of male electrical connector
Socket Socket, outlet, jack, receptacle Female electrical connector
Adaptor adapter