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K.O. = Knock Out
U/G = Underground
W/P = Weatherproof: See also W.P. = Wall Pack
XFMR = X-former
FNG = Recently Hired Personell
BFH = Sledge Hammer
Gut Truck = Job Site Catering Vehicle
Maggot Wagon= " " " "

So, Paul,
Since you've been on this side of the "pond" before, how difficult would you say it would be for you to start doing the sparky thing over here, or for one of us to go to England (U.K.?) and pick up the terms and differences there, and become proficent enough to be viable? From my past reading of your work and terms (very interesting, BTW) I'm not sure how easily I could pick up on the differences.

Dallas

MLO Main Lug only panel
MCB Main Circuit Breaker
Roach Coach Gut Truck = Job Site Catering Vehicle
Maggot Wagon= " " " "
"Drag Up" quit your job
Honey Wagon trucks that clean out the port-a-cans

Have a Honey of'a Day,
Doc

Doc, have you ever noticed what ever job your on, the honey wagon arrives and starts pumping right after the roach coach leaves and you have just taken a bite of your sandwich.

Roger

Of all the things to share terminology -- Some older locals around here talk about the "honey cart" that used to go round to empty the, um, outside facilities shall we say, before the days of indoor plumbing being widespread.

Dallas,
Interesting question. Some of your terminology and slang terms still make me stop and have to think a while, but at least I'd have a head start on most people in England who have little idea of U.S. power beyond "120V 60Hz and those funny flat-pin plugs."

In more general terms, each time I've been over there, after about a week I've felt more at home in the States than in the U.K.

How would you manage over here? Hmm, probably looks like a steep learning curve at first due to the different circuit arrangements, different fittings, different color codes, different cable sizing and type designations, etc. Then there's the IEE Wiring Regs. to get to grips with.

You might be surprised at just how many everyday things are harder to adjust to than the technical problems, like remembering that 1/7/02 means July 1, not January 7.

Or finding that driving on the left is real easy to adapt to, but remembering to look right first when crossing the street takes a lot longer.

I reckon we could start another thread on all the things that could spring from this question.

Roger,
You couldn't be more right. Sometimes I think the roach coaches and honey wagons are all working for the same company, just under different names. "Hey, the honey wagon's here.....must be break time....."

Happy smells...I mean....trails to all,
Doc

A few more:


5sq box = 4 11/16 inch box

bow ties = conduit support metal brace attached to box with multifunction clip and has conduit clips on each end


lopers = long handled cable cutters
lub juice = wire soap

batwings = k8's k12's

get me a box of watts! - I fell for that one only once.



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How about SDP?
Secondary Distribution Panel??
What about EXO?
BTW,
I have worked with several people who insist that diagonal cutters (dykes) are called side-cutters, which we all know are linesmans.
Does anyine else call dykes side-cutters?

They're often call side-cutters over here. Don't expect anyone to understand dikes/dykes either.

Hey Sparky66, I hope no one mistakes your can for the outhouse! LOL

Roach Coach = Lunch truck
Gaggin Wagon = "" ""
Round House = Black/Red/Blue/White/Green
Full Boat = "" "" "" "" ""
TSP = Twisted Shielded Pair
Nipple on a Stick = Running Thread
Cub = Apprentice
Jake = Flex Connector

I think the GC's coordinate the lunch truck with the honey truck to end lunch ASAP!

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