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2. 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 ...

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 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.

4. Bootleg ground - Wikipedia

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   A receptacle with a bootleg ground. In building wiring installed with separate neutral and protective ground bonding conductors (a TN-S network), a bootleg ground (or a false ground) is a connection between the neutral side of a receptacle or light fixture and the ground lug or enclosure of the wiring device.

5. 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 ...

6. Arc-fault circuit interrupter - Wikipedia

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   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.

7. If You Don’t Own a Pressure Washer, Here's Why You Should - AOL

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   $159.00 at amazon.com. PS3228 PowerShot. The Simpson PowerShot straddles the line between a consumer- and professional-grade pressure washer. With its higher PSI (3,300) and GPM (2.5 gallons per ...