Siemens Industry, Inc.
Today’s Manufacturers Are Building a Better Breaker
If you think you’re seeing the word “electrification” more often these
days, you’re right. It might seem confusing that addressing energy use
means using more electricity, but that’s exactly what’s happening as
more people are turning to plug power – and away from fossil fuels – for
driving, cooking, clothes drying and water heating.
Hubbell Wiring Systems
Choosing Between AFCI Breakers and Receptacles for Optimal Safety
Arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection is now a requirement in
most areas of a home, and it’s not difficult to understand why the
National Electrical Code (NEC) makes this demand. Basically, a lot of us
don’t pay a whole lot of attention to what – and how – we plug into our
wall outlets, and this can lead to serious fire risks over time.
Intermatic, Inc.
Whole Home Protection – SPDs
Today’s homes, no matter the date of construction, have one thing in
common. Scads of electronic devices populate our personal domiciles,
even those of us “old folks.”
When you think about it, there
aren’t too many appliances and pieces of equipment that aren’t
controlled by some sort of circuit board, or even computer-style mother
board.
