GFCI vs AFCI

GFCI vs AFCI

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter vs Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter   GFCI vs AFCI. What is the real difference between an AFCI and a GFCI or ground fault circuit interrupter? The principal distinction between the two is that a GFCI is designed to protect...
AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter)

AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter)

What is an AFCI? The “AFCI” is an arc fault circuit interrupter. AFCIs are newly-developed electrical devices designed to protect against fires caused by arcing faults in the home electrical wiring. What is the problem? Annually, over 40,000 fires are attributed to...
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)

GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)

What is a GFCI? A ground fault circuit interrupter, called a GFCI or GFI, is an inexpensive electrical device that can either be installed in your electrical system or built into a power cord to protect you from severe electrical shocks. GFCIs have played a key role...