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- type/encyclopedia
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- topic/construction/electrical
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title: Distribution Equipment
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dg-publish: true
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# Distribution Equipment
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## Pigtail Adaptors
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Pigtail adaptors are used where wire size exceeds the range of terminal lugs.
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They are crimped onto the stripped end of the conductor.
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> [!info]
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> "Pigtail adaptor" is (unfortunately)
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> the most common name and spelling for the device,
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> however it's something of a misnomer,
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> having nothing to do with pigtails (a short length of wire),
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> the name likely stemming from the device being used _in lieu_ of a pigtail.
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## Company Switch
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> [!info] Also Known As
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> * Theatrical Switchboard
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> * Stage Switchboard
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Company switches are lighting control equipment
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unique to performance venues
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like those subject to [[nfpa-70_520_theaters]]
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> [!cite] NEC Article 520.2
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> ![[nfpa-70_520_theaters#Stage Switchboard.]]
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