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2. Under-cabinet lighting - Wikipedia

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   There are three types of under-cabinet lighting available for residential use in the USA: incandescent, fluorescent, or LED. The type of lamp dictates the lamp’s style and performance, such as amount of lighting it emits, the light’s color, the life of the lamp, and energy use. [1]

3. Light fixture - Wikipedia

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   Under-cabinet light – mounted below kitchen wall cabinets. Display Case or Showcase light – shows merchandise on display within an enclosed case such as jewelry, grocery stores, and chain stores. Ceiling fan – may sometimes have a light, often referred to as a light kit mounted to it. Ceiling fans with built-in lights may eliminate the ...

4. Multiway switching - Wikipedia

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   In contrast to a simple light switch, which is a single pole, single throw (SPST) switch, multiway switching uses switches with one or more additional contacts and two or more wires are run between the switches. When the load is controlled from only two points, single pole, double throw (SPDT) switches are used.

5. Arc-fault circuit interrupter - Wikipedia

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   Combination type AFCIs trip on 5 amperes of series arcing. Dual-function AFCI GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) 110 volt receptacle circa 2016. AFCI receptacles are an alternative solution to AFCI breakers. These receptacles are designed to address the dangers associated with both types of potentially hazardous arcing: parallel and series.

6. Electric power distribution - Wikipedia

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   Most modern North American homes are wired to receive 240 volts from the transformer, and through the use of split-phase electrical power, can have both 120 volt receptacles and 240 volt receptacles. The 120 volts is typically used for lighting and most wall outlets. The 240 volt circuits are typically used for appliances requiring high watt ...

7. National Electrical Code - Wikipedia

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   240 V receptacle faces. The 1999 Code required that new 120/240 volt receptacles, such as those for electric ranges and dryers, be grounded also, which necessitates a fourth slot in their faces. Changes in standards often create problems for new work in old buildings. A 120 volt combination AFCI/GFCI receptacle