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  2. Three-prong adaptor - Wikipedia

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    A safer and more reliable alternative identified in the US and Canadian electrical codes is to replace the outlet with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker outlet. [3] Cheater plugs are also used to break ground loops in audio systems. [5] This practice has been condemned as disregarding electrical safety.

  3. 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 circuit breaker, that interrupts an electrical circuit when the current passing through line and neutral conductors of a circuit is not equal (the term residual relating to the imbalance), therefore ...

  4. 15 Things That Will Always Fail a Home Inspection (and ... - AOL

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    When it comes to electrical systems, ungrounded receptacles, exposed light bulbs, double-tapped circuit breakers, and malfunctioning GFCI outlets are all issues a home inspector must note on their ...

  5. 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. [36]

  6. 10 Safety Tips for Hanging Christmas Lights Like a Pro - AOL

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    Replace Missing or Broken Bulbs Before Hanging the Lights ... (GFCI) outlet which will automatically shut off power to the lights if it detects electricity flowing through an unintended path to ...

  7. Electrical wiring in North America - Wikipedia

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    An outlet is defined by the NEC as "a point in the wiring system at which current is taken to utilization equipment". [1] This definition includes receptacles, lighting, motors, etc. Ordinary switches control but do not consume electricity, and therefore are not defined as outlets in this sense.

  8. National Electrical Code - Wikipedia

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    A 120 volt combination AFCI/GFCI receptacle. Unlike circuit breakers and fuses, which only open the circuit when the current exceeds a fixed value for a fixed time, a GFCI device will interrupt electrical service when more than 4 to 6 milliamperes of current in either conductor leaks to ground.

  9. AC power plugs and sockets - Wikipedia

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    BS 546, "Two-pole and earthing-pin plugs, socket-outlets and socket-outlet adaptors for AC (50-60 Hz) circuits up to 250 V" describes four sizes of plug rated at 2 A, 5 A (Type D), 15 A (Type M) and 30 A. The plugs have three round pins arranged in a triangle, with the larger top pin being the earthing pin.

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