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Electrical Definitions: AFCI’s – Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters

-THE AFCI An arc fault circuit breaker or interrupter (arc fault circuit breakers) is a circuit breaker designed to stop fires by sensing non-functional electrical arcs and disconnect power before the arc starts a fire. The arc fault circuit breakers should distinguish between a working arc that may occur in the brushes of a vacuum sweeper, light swi…

Electrical Terms: Does your home have Knob and Tube Wiring? Is it dangerous??

Knob and tube wiring (sometimes abbreviated K&T) was an early standardized method of electrical wiring in buildings, in common use in North America from about 1880 to the 1930s. It consisted of single insulated copper conductors run within wall or ceiling cavities, passing through joist and stud drill-holes via protective porcelain insulating tubes, and supp…

Happy New Year – Safety Tips!

Happy New Year’s 2010 With each New Year we all make some resolutions. Some we stick to diligently, and some we discard. It varies from person to person, but in this economy I think we all have one thing in common. We would like to save money. So what are some ways we could save money in 2010? Here are some simple steps to help you reduce your electrica…

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