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Should You Freak Out If Your Outlet Sparks?
Oh no. Your outlet is sparking. Should you be freaking out, or is it no big deal? Here's what to know about the sparks coming ...
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GFCI vs. AFCI Outlets: What’s the Difference?
Arc-fault circuit interrupter. Just like a GFCI, AFCI protection can be provided by receptacles or circuit breakers, and they must be readily accessible. Yes. Almost every room in newly ...
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Replacing an Electrical Outlet? Everything to Know About the 7 Most Common Wall Outlets
Although arc fault circuit interrupters perform a similar function to GFCI outlets, they work to prevent electrical fires caused by low-voltage electrical arcing, where sparks and heat jump ...
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Ham Radio Trips Circuit Breakers
But as any radio enthusiast knows, sparks also give off broadband radio noise. Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) are special circuit breakers that listen for this noise in the power line and ...