Arc-fault circuit interrupter
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arc-fault-circuit-interrupter-172-14607592
title:
Arc-fault circuit interrupter
text:
An arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) or arc-fault detection device (AFDD) is a circuit breaker that breaks the circuit when it detects the electric arcs that are a signature of loose connections in home wiring. Loose connections, which can develop over time, can sometimes become hot enough to ignite house fires. An AFCI selectively distinguishes between a harmless arc, and a potentially dangerous arc. In Canada and the United States, AFCI breakers have been required by the electrical codes fo
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Circuit breaker that protects against intermittent faults associated with arcing
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc-fault_circuit_interrupter
date created:
2004-08-13T03:46:01Z
date modified:
2024-09-01T23:46:43Z
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