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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 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 current flowing to another powered conductor.

3. NEMA connector - Wikipedia

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   A GFCI receptacle may be installed indoors where it is sheltered from dampness and corrosion, while still protecting an outdoors receptacle wired downstream. GFCIs are also recommended for power tool outlets and any locations where children might insert conductive objects into the receptacles.

4. Ground continuity monitor - Wikipedia

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   A GFCI disconnects a circuit whenever it detects that the electric current is not balanced between the energized conductor and the return neutral conductor. See main article: Residual Current Device A basic summary of the cord mounted GCM involves a conductor path from the energized conductor (“hot” or black wire) directly through a low ...

5. Electrical wiring in North America - Wikipedia

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   Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection is required on receptacles in wet locations and locations where there exists an easy path for fault current to travel to earth. This includes all receptacles intended to service kitchen counter surfaces, crawl spaces at or below grade level, basements, garages and accessory buildings, bathrooms ...

6. National Electrical Code - Wikipedia

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   The National Electrical Code (NEC), or NFPA 70, is a regionally adoptable standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment in the United States. It is part of the National Fire Code series published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a private trade association . [ 1 ]

7. Cher Reveals What Name Is Listed on Her Driver's License ...

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   Cher's driver's license is registered exactly how fans would imagine it to be.. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!on Tuesday, Jan. 7, the multi-hyphenate brainstormed ideas for the second ...