Meaning ground-fault circuit interrupter
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ground-fault circuit interrupterA special device that is intended for the protection of personnel by de-energizing a circuit, capable of opening the circuit when even a small amount of current is flowing through the grounding system [..]
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ground-fault circuit interrupterA device that instantly breaks the circuit when a short develops. Required for outlets that are used in bathrooms, kitchens, outdoors or wherever electrical equipment might come into contact with water.
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ground-fault circuit interrupterA device intended for the protection of personnel that functions to de-energize a circuit or portion thereof within an established period of time when a current to ground exceeds some predetermined value that is less than that required to operate the over-current protective device of the supply circuit. GFCI should be used in locations where water [..]
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