General
bug
What does bug mean?
A split-bolt wire connector — the chunky brass or copper clamp electricians use to tap or splice large-gauge conductors. Called a 'bug' because the body kind of looks like a beetle once it's wrapped up in rubber and tape. You'll hear sparkies ask for 'a bug and some 33' (Scotch 33 tape).
"Throw a bug on that neutral, then mummy it with rubber and 33."
Origin
Trade nickname, likely from the insect-like silhouette of the wrapped connector.
Frequently asked questions
What does bug mean in electrical work?
It's a split-bolt connector used to splice heavy electrical conductors together.
How do you use bug in a sentence?
"Tie those feeders together with a bug and tape it up good."
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