Glossary Terms: A-F

Fin Comb
Definition of the special tool used to straighten out coils on a condensing unit for an air conditioner or heat pump.

Anode Rod
Definition of an anode rode found in a glass lined water heater

Ampere
Definition of Ampere

ACH - Air Changes per Hour
Definition of ACH

Coefficient of Performance
Definition of Coefficient of Performance

Furnace
Definition of furnace

BTUH
Definition of BTUH

BTU
Definition of BTU

Additive (paint)
Substance added to a paint mixture to improve its characteristics

AFUE
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency

Allen Wrench
Tool for removing specially shaped allen bolts

Auger, Water Closet
Plumbing tool used to clear clogs in toilets

Battery Pack
Power source for cordless tools

Caulk
Elastic joint sealing material

Caulking Gun
Caulk dispensing tool

CFM - Cubic Feet per Minute
Unit of measure of air volume velocity

Circuit Breaker
Electrical circuit overload protection device

Circuit Tester, Neon
Neon electrical circuit tester

CO
Carbon Monoxide

Dielectric Constant
Property used in electronic stud sensors

Drill
Drill

Drywall
See also "Gypsum Wallboard"

Floating Floor
Floating Floor

Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde paint preservative with high VOC content

Framing Square
Framing square carpentry tool

Fuse (Plug Fuse)
Plug Fuse - Overcurrent Protection Device