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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. National Electrical Code - Wikipedia

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   A GFCI detects an imbalance between the current in the "hot" side and the current in the "neutral" side. One GFCI receptacle can serve as protection for several downstream conventional receptacles. GFCI devices come in many configurations including circuit-breakers, portable devices and receptacles.

4. Three-prong adaptor - Wikipedia

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   There are several alternatives for connecting newer appliances to two-prong receptacles without rewiring the building: removing the grounding pin of the plug (unsafe), replacing the receptacle with a three-prong outlet (unsafe without proper ground), or replacing the receptacle with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).

5. 5 Mistakes You're Making When Hanging Christmas Lights ... - AOL

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   Follow instructions when using power tools and ladders. ... (GFCI) outlet for extra safety. ... Install an automatic timer to turn the Christmas lights off at specific times of day to save energy ...

6. IEC 60309 - Wikipedia

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   "Switched socket-outlets and connectors with or without interlock" applies to self-contained products that combine within a single enclosure, a socket-outlet or connector according to IEC 60309-1 or IEC 60309-2 and a switching device, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding 1000 VDC or VAC and 500 Hz, and a rated current not exceeding 800 A.

7. Circuit breaker - Wikipedia

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   A large power circuit breaker, such as one applied in circuits of more than 1000 volts, may incorporate hydraulic elements in the contact operating mechanism. Hydraulic energy may be supplied by a pump or stored in accumulators. These form a distinct type from oil-filled circuit breakers where oil is the arc-extinguishing medium. [13]

8. Bear ‘Tucking Themself In’ for Hibernation in Yellowstone ...

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   In Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park, one bear was caught prepping for his long sleep by gathering grass, sticks, and dirt to cover up with. ABC News shared the video on Monday, December 16th ...

9. Sean 'Diddy' Combs accuser speaks out for first time: 'I felt ...

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   An accuser in the sprawling case against Sean "Diddy" Combs is speaking out publicly for the first time.. The man, known only as John Doe, opted to remain anonymous and spoke to CNN from a ...