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Yes, it is difficult at time to know where to stop. Should it be be a 1-2 page quick check shet, or a small book on most terms in use?

Another thread was asking about BS 88 fuses and that could become several pages in addition!

Another minor revision:
 

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Yes, it is difficult at time to know where to stop. Should it be be a 1-2 page quick check shet, or a small book on most terms in use?

Another thread was asking about BS 88 fuses and that could become several pages in addition!

Another minor revision:
DSS Distribution Sub Station
ISS Intake Sub Station
TX Transformer
AP Authorised Person
AE Authorising Engineer
OHL Overhead lines
UG Underground
SL Suction Line (refrigeration)
DL Discharge Line (refrigeration)
 

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