Question

An insulated anti-short fitting required to be installed in the ends of Type AC cable to protect the wires from abrasion is typically called a(n) __________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Red head

Explanation:

Type AC or Armoured cable is a cable with very thick insulation and few conductors used in power networks to transfer very high voltage of 11kva to 33kva.

It is installed with several number of conductors in its cable.

Installing the type AC cable requires an insulated anti-short fitting to be installed at the end of the cable, which is called a red head, to protect the cable from abrasion.