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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. Electrical wiring in North America - Wikipedia

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   Receptacles protected in this manner or with a GFCI circuit breaker should be labeled "GFCI protected". (Outside North America these are referred to as a "Residual-current device" or RCD.) Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) protection is required to protect nearly all finished areas of a home with the exception of bathrooms. This device ...

4. Three-prong adaptor - Wikipedia

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   When used as intended, the ground pin of the 3-wire receptacle is to be connected to a grounded cover screw, or to an external ground. In 1969, Underwriters Laboratories mandated three-prong plugs on major appliances for safety. [7] At that time, only half of the receptacles in US homes were three-prong. [7]

5. National Electrical Code - Wikipedia

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   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. Another safety device introduced with the 1999 code is the arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI).

6. NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Sunday, December 15

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   Today's NYT Connections puzzle for Sunday, December 15, 2024The New York Times

7. Today's Wordle Hint, Answer for #1257 on Wednesday, November ...

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   If you’re stuck on today’s Wordle answer, we’re here to help—but beware of spoilers for Wordle 1257 ahead. Let's start with a few hints.