Marine Electrical Systems USCG Question #268 (Set 9)

What is the item referred to as a pigtail on a DC motor brush rigging?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — uninsulated wire

A pigtail is a flexible, uninsulated braided copper wire attached to a carbon brush. According to IEEE 45, it provides a low-resistance electrical pathway for current to travel between the sliding brush and the stationary brush holder rigging.

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