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FIIG:  A01800

Entry Date:  Apr-01-1974

Concept:  1

Status:  A

Applicability:  A

Type:  0

Definition:  An item designed to couple or join two different types or sizes of conduits, and/or to be inserted in the opening of a conduit outlet or box to accommodate a conduit of a larger or smaller size; or it may be designed with internal thread on one end for mating with an electrical connector and an external thread on the other end for mating with a conduit coupling nut; or to establish necessary mechanical accommodations between an electrical conduit, conduit assembly and an electrical connector. Excludes: REDUCING WASHER, KNOCKOUT and BOX CONNECTOR, ELECTRICAL. See also ADAPTER, CABLE TO CONNECTOR; and CHASE NIPPLE, CONDUIT.

Basic INC:  70003

Basic Name:  ADAPTER

Description:  1. (Mechanical) Any modifying part, piece or device designed to facilitate connection, provide accommodation, enable application, and to broaden or permit the use of a given item with an unlike item of mechanical equipment when the two items are not designed for direct mating to each other. 2. (Electrical) An item which provides the necessary accommodations to electrically connect two or more items whose design or function will not normally permit their connection. It may also provide mechanical connection. See also COUPLER (as modified) and CONNECTOR (as modified). 3. (Fiber Optic) An item which provides the necessary accommodations to connect two or more items whose design or function will not normally permit their connection. It may also provide electrical connection.