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Glossary Terms: G-N
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
Garbage Disposal (Septic Type)
Kitchen appliance used to grind waste food
Garbage Disposal - Garbage Disposer
Kitchen appliance used to grind food
GPM
GPM - Gallons Per Minute
GFI (GFCI)
Ground-fault circuit interrupter
Ground
Electrical Ground
Ground Fault
Ground Fault circuit failure
Ground Wire
Electrical circuit ground wire
Gypsum Wallboard
Wall and ceiling construction material
Hammer
Impact tool
Heat Anticipator
Definition of the thermostat heat anticipator
Hot Wire
Electrical circuit power wire
Ice Dam
Definition of ice dam and decription of its cause.
Infiltration
Definition of air infiltration
Humidifier
Humidifier Definition
HVAC
Definition of HVAC
Jigsaw
Saw, Jigsaw / Sabre Saw
Joint Compound - Wallboard / Drywall
Drywall or wallboard joint finishing material
Junction Box
Definition of the electrical component known as a junction box
KWH
Definition of KWH
Level (also box level or standard level)
Describes the tool called a box level or standard level
Low E
Energy conserving glass coating
Low Flow Shower Head
Water saving shower head having low flow rate
Level, Torpedo
Leveling tool
Multimeter or Multi-tester
Definition of an analog or digital electronic device used to measure electrical voltage, amperage and resistance.
Neutral Wire
Electrical circuit white wire