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a/c


Abbreviation for air conditioner and air conditioning.
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a/c circuit


Alternating current, which is the flow of electrical current through a conductor, first in one direction, then in reverse. It is used exclusively in residential and commercial wiring because it provid [..]
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a/c condenser


The outside fan unit of the air-conditioning system that removes the heat from the FreonĀ® gas and turns the gas back into a liquid, then pumps the liquid back to the coil in the furnace.
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a/c disconnect


The main electrical ON-OFF switch near the A/C condenser.
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above-grade wall


A wall that is mostly above grade and encloses conditioned space.
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abs


Acronym for acrylonitrile butadiene styrene; rigid black plastic pipe used only for drain lines.
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absolute humidity


Amount of moisture in the air indicated in grains per cubic foot.
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accelerator


Any material added to stucco, plaster or mortar that speeds up the natural set.
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access panel


A closure device or door used to cover an opening into a duct, wall, ceiling or enclosure near a fixture that allows access for servicing, such as for the plumbing or electrical system.
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accessibility


The level of access that a building offers people with disabilities.
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