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2. Residual-current device - Wikipedia

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   A residual-current device (RCD), residual-current circuit breaker (RCCB) or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) [a] is an electrical safety device, more specifically a form of Earth-leakage protection device, that interrupts an electrical circuit when the current passing through a conductor is not equal and opposite in both directions, therefore indicating leakage current to ground or ...

3. Earth-leakage circuit breaker - Wikipedia

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   An earth-leakage circuit breaker (ELCB) is a safety device used in electrical installations to prevent shock.It consists of either a current sensing mechanism, otherwise known as an RCD (aka GFCI), or a voltage sensing mechanism, more specifically known as a voltage-operated ELCB.

4. Automobile auxiliary power outlet - Wikipedia

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   The voltage of the power outlet is usually near 12 V DC, and may be elevated between 13.5 V to 15 V while the engine is running. On trucks, the voltage of the power outlet may be near 24 V DC. The 12 V power circuit is protected by a car fuse, often rated at 10 to 20 amperes, which provides 120 to 240 watts of power. Large appliances such as ...

5. Electrical outlet tester - Wikipedia

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   A receptacle tester being used to check for some types of improper wiring of an outlet. For this particular tester, proper wiring is indicated by the two yellow lights. The outlet tester checks that each contact in the outlet appears to be connected to the correct wire in the building's electrical wiring. It can identify several common wiring ...

6. Earthing system - Wikipedia

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   System earthing serves a purpose of electrical safety throughout the system that is not caused by a short circuit or other electrical fault.It prevents static buildup and helps protect (as part of a surge protection system) against power surges caused by nearby lightning strikes or switching.

7. Eggs now qualify as ‘healthy’ food, FDA says: Here’s why

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   The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now classifies eggs as a “healthy, nutrient-dense" food, according to a new proposed rule. Registered dietitians react to the change.

8. Light switch - Wikipedia

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   The switch on the right is a dimmer switch. The switch box is covered by a decorative plate. The first light switch employing "quick-break technology" was invented by John Henry Holmes in 1884 in the Shieldfield district of Newcastle upon Tyne. [1] The "quick-break" switch overcame the problem of a switch's contacts developing electric arcing ...

9. What is full-coverage car insurance? - AOL

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   [car's value deductible) > [annual premium cost ️10] 🚗 Say your car is paid off and worth $8,000. If you have a $500 deductible and your comprehensive and collision costs $700 annually, full ...