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Measures the voltage flowing through a circuit.

The driving force behind the flow of electricity somewhat like pressure is in a water pipe. Most homes are wired with '110' and '220' volt lines. The '110' volt power is used for lighting and most of the other circuits.…

A liquid that evaporates readily and is used to thin or reduce the consistency of finishes without altering the relative volumes of pigment and non-volatile vehicles.

A cardboard rectangular box that is installed between the earth (between caissons) and the concrete foundation wall. Used when expansive soils are present.

A non-porous ceramic that is coated with a ceramic glaze to form toilets and lavatories.

Small scale demonstration of a finished construction product.

A 4 mil or 6 mil plastic sheeting.

The percentage of visible light (390 to 770 nanometers) within the solar spectrum that is transmitted through glass.

The internal frictional resistance offered by a fluid to change of shape or to the relative motion or flow of its parts.

A federal agency that insures mortgage loans with very liberal down payment requirements for honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses.