Impeach? (Impedance) in Electricity Name: Michael S. When
talking about electrical conductors and the current which they
carry- what does the word "impeach" refer to and what is the
significance of this term? Would you please include some
references for future reading? I do not know that word in that
context, but it would be very easy to hear "impeach" when
someone says "impedance". Sorry, Michael, I have never heard the
word "impeach" used in an However, when talking about current-
carrying _ratings_ of wires, the general meaning of "impeach"
might be relevant. The general meaning of impeach is to
discredit, establish suspicion, or show probably cause for a
judgement. A "'current rating" is an assertion by some person
that the wires will be safe from overheating, to a certain high
degree, when carrying the mentioned or expected amount A
skeptical reviewer, such as an electrical inspector, might find
a that these assertions are not quite valid or that the degree
of safety is not as high as claimed or required.