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Subject:Re: Electric vs. electrical From:Dave C <davec2468 -at- yahoo -dot- com> To:Tech Writing <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Thu, 16 Jan 2014 14:47:41 -0800
> The difference between electronics and electrical have already been discussed. Electronics implies micro precision scale, electrical implies larger systems. Electronics repair people handle everything from a unit's power supply onwards. Electrical people (electricians) usually handle everything that connects a power supply to the power grid.
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> -T[ony Chung]
Yes, but the question from the beginning has been what is the difference between “electric” and “electrical”.
Thanks,
Dave
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