Title: Make connections with lugs, connectors, and terminals.
Course: Building Trades I (17009-I) > Section: ELECTRICITY: Selecting and Installing Conductors

Making connections between components should include terminating conductors by stripping them and installing lugs, connectors, and terminals in accordance with instructor guidelines and manufacturer specifications. Making connections should also include torquing specifications.

IRC: Chapters 34, 35, 36, and 37 cover types of conductors approved by code and installation.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is a lug?
- Why is it important to torque terminations?
- What is the importance of termination ratings?
- Why is it important to avoid attaching a copper and aluminum wire?