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Glossary Terms: A-F
Easy to understand definitions of common terms and phrases related to home repair.
Terms A-F Terms G-N Terms O-R Terms S-Z
Terms A-F Terms G-N Terms O-R Terms S-Z
ACH - Air Changes per Hour
Definition of ACH
Ampere
Definition of Ampere
Anode Rod
Definition of an anode rode found in a glass lined water heater
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
Carpet
Defintion of the flooring material called carpet.
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
Coefficient of Performance
Definition of Coefficient of Performance
Condensing Furnace
Definition of a high efficiency condensing furnace
CPVC or CPVC (Chlorinated Poly Vinyl Chloride) Piping
Definition of a type of plastic piping used for domestic water supply lines.
Dielectric Constant
Property used in electronic stud sensors
Drill
Drill
Drywall
See also "Gypsum Wallboard"
Electrical Panel
Definition of Electrical Panel
Element Removal Wrench
Water heating element wrench used for heating element removal and installation.
Fin Comb
Definition of the special tool used to straighten out coils on a condensing unit for an air conditioner or heat pump.
Floating Floor
Floating Floor
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde paint preservative with high VOC content
Framing Square
Framing square carpentry tool
Furnace
Definition of furnace
Fuse (Plug Fuse)
Plug Fuse - Overcurrent Protection Device