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Using arc-fault circuit interrupters to reduce residential fires.
- Source :
- EC&M Electrical Construction & Maintenance; Nov97, Vol. 96 Issue 11, p60, 6p, 6 Color Photographs
- Publication Year :
- 1997
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Abstract
- Discusses the application of arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) in reducing or preventing residential fires. Definition of AFCI under the proposals for the 1999 US National Electrical Code; Overheating as common cause of fires stemming from electrical equipment; Outline of the function of AFCI to prevent fires due to electrical faults; Requirements for an AFCI.
- Subjects :
- ELECTRIC circuit breakers
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00134260
- Volume :
- 96
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- EC&M Electrical Construction & Maintenance
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 9712052385