overhead connection![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
The equipment and overhead conductors that connect a subscriber’s electric system to the public distribution network.
brace ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Slanted part that connects the pole to the crossarm to hold it in place horizontally.
fuse ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Protection device for the electric circuit; it falls from the fuse holder to cut the current in the event of a surge.
fuse cutout ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Unit that consists of a fuse and a fuse holder.
terminal ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part on which low-tension distribution line conductors are joined to the transformers.
insulator ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Piece of nonconducting material that connects the distribution line conductors to the support.
supply point ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Place where the customer’s service entrance is connected to the low-tension distribution line.
low-tension distribution line ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Overhead line that distributes electricity up to a voltage of 750 V; its conductors are located under the transformer.
bushing ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Insulator and point where the current enters the medium-tension transformer.
fuse holder ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Electric junction point where the fuse is attached and on which it articulates so the fuse can fall over.
lightning arrester ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device that protects the electric facilities from power surges caused by lightning.
crossarm ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Horizontal element located at the top of an electricity pole; insulators are attached to it.
medium-tension distribution line ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Overhead line that distributes electricity at a voltage between 750 and 50,000 V; its conductors are located at the top of electricity poles.
hot line connector ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Linking piece with a bolt, which is tightened to bring together two conductors to establish an electric connection between them.
insulator ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Piece of nonconducting material that connects the distribution line conductors to the support.