Two different technologies protect against two different types of hazard. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) devices protect people from shock by opening a circuit at a low threshold of leakage ...

Article 210 provides GFCI requirements in 210.8 and AFCI requirements in 210.12. These requirements apply to 125V receptacles rated at 15A or 20A (circuits are 120V, but the receptacles are rated 125V ...

Dear James: I am concerned about a fire from an electrical issue in my older house. What are the differences among fuses, breakers, GFCI and AFCI, and which are best? — Peggy T. Dear Peggy: You are ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

2023 AFCI Performance Survey ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In July 2023, the Electrical Safety Foundation (ESFI) and The National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s (NEMA) Low ...

Chance are you know about smart outlets and outlets with integrated USB ports, but you might be surprised at how many different outlets you can buy and install in your home. Of course, they’re all ...