Electrical equipment

Electrical equipment part of the distribution system in a large building

Electrical equipment includes any machine powered by electricity. It usually consists of an enclosure, a variety of electrical components, and often a power switch. Examples of these include:

• Major appliance
• Microcontroller
• Programmable logic controller
• Small appliances

More specifically, often electrical equipment refers only to components part of the electrical distribution system such as:

• Electric switchboards
• Distribution boards
• Circuit breakers and disconnects
• Electricity meter
• Transformers

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Electrical parts and components.

• List of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment manufacturing companies by revenue
• Electrical room
• Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas
• Grounding kit

Further reading

• Grondzik, Walter T. (2010). Mechanical and electrical equipment for buildings (11 ed.). ISBN 9780470195659.