Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM)
Newer style of battery, that provide better cycling performance and faster charging performance. They provide minimal gassing and acid leakage, last longer, and are resistant to freezing
Alternating Current (AC)
A electrical current that reverses its direction at regularly recurring intervals
Alternator
A part attached to a engine that produces alternating current. Which is then changed to direct current to charge the battery and power accessories
Anmeter
Electrical test equipment that measures the current being used in part being tested
Ampere (amp)
The unit of measurement for the flow of electrons in a circuit
Ampere-Hour Capacity
The amount of amperage a battery is capable of producing in a one hour period
Ampere-Hour Rating (AH)
The rating used to compare the size of batteries.
Amperage
The total amount of current flowing in a circuit
Amperage Draw
The amount of current, measured in amps, it takes to operate a device
Analog Meter
A meter that uses a needle that swings over a scale to display the reading
Auto Range
A meters ability to move to the best scale for the circuit being tested
Battery
A part of the boat/ATV that changers chemical energy to electrical energy. Electrochemical device for storing energy in chemical form so it can be released as needed
Battery Cap
A part of the battery that is used to cover the opening into the cells. The battery is service by removing them on maintenance style batteries
Battery Cell
The part of the battery that contains the plates and separators. The cell is the basic unit of the battery and each cell will produce approximately 2.1 volts
Battery Chambers
Divided sections down at the base of the battery case that are used to collect the material that falls off the plates
Block Wiring Diagram
A simplified diagram that includes some basic internal circuits of some parts for learning a system
Cable Tie
A device to hold wires together or attach them to something, normally made of plastic they come in different lengths and colors. AKA tie wraps
Capacitor
A small electrical device for holding an electric charge
Celsius
Term used to measure temperature
Circuit
The complete path provided for current flow
Circuit Breaker
A device, for automatically opening or breaking an overloaded circuit
Coil
A insulated winding of wire: That generally produces AC current or is used to produce a movement from magnetism
