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Ground Faulc Circuit Interruptors.
Ground Faulc Circuit Interruptors.
=About=
*Is GFCI safer than a ground pin? Yes, in case a part of an appliance is not grounded. How a ground works - [https://www.google.com/search?q=how+does+a+ground+pin+work&oq=how+does+a+ground+pin+work&aqs=chrome..69i57.6407j0j9&client=ubuntu&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8]. Also - just because there is a ground pin - it doesn't mean that it is connected or that it is connected properly.
=More=


*Can be wall outlets. $9.
*Can be wall outlets. $9.
*GFCI circuit breakers also exist
*DIN Rail GFCI breaker - $5 - [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-new-100-Chint-air-switch-GFCI-home-empty-open-air-switch-Miniature-Circuit-Breaker-DZ47/32655012707.html?spm=2114.search0604.3.2.8c302562DoBNAy&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10065_10130_10068_10890_10547_319_10546_317_10548_10545_10696_453_10084_454_10083_10618_10307_537_536_10059_10884_10887_321_322_10103,searchweb201603_6,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=d1eb431b-ed30-44b7-896c-881f13a7b316-0&algo_pvid=d1eb431b-ed30-44b7-896c-881f13a7b316&transAbTest=ae803_3] - is this really GFCI?
*Can be plug-in receptacles - [https://www.grainger.com/product/POWER-FIRST-Plug-In-GFCI-2XYR1?cm_sp=Product_Details-_-Products_Based_on_Your_Search-_-IDPPLARECS&cm_vc=IDPPLARECS]
*Can be plug-in receptacles - [https://www.grainger.com/product/POWER-FIRST-Plug-In-GFCI-2XYR1?cm_sp=Product_Details-_-Products_Based_on_Your_Search-_-IDPPLARECS&cm_vc=IDPPLARECS]
*Arc Fault Circuit Interruptors (AFCI) are another thing - [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-20-Amp-125-Volt-SmartLockPro-2-Pole-Tamper-Resistant-AFCI-Duplex-Outlet-with-LED-White-AFTR2-W/301361627?cm_mmc=Shopping%7CG%7CBase%7CD27E%7C27-2_WIRING_DEVICES%7CNA%7CPLA%7c71700000034239053%7c58700003946878363%7c92700031954447751&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqa3s1sLm4QIVrv_jBx1XawysEAkYBCABEgJ08_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds]
*Arc Fault Circuit Interruptors (AFCI) are another thing - [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-20-Amp-125-Volt-SmartLockPro-2-Pole-Tamper-Resistant-AFCI-Duplex-Outlet-with-LED-White-AFTR2-W/301361627?cm_mmc=Shopping%7CG%7CBase%7CD27E%7C27-2_WIRING_DEVICES%7CNA%7CPLA%7c71700000034239053%7c58700003946878363%7c92700031954447751&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqa3s1sLm4QIVrv_jBx1XawysEAkYBCABEgJ08_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds]
*Note that GFCI outlets sense differential current, and they are not grounded - [https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/099_0.pdf]
*Note that GFCI outlets sense differential current, and they are not grounded - [https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/099_0.pdf]
*Portable GFCI - GFCI on a power cord - [https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/099_0.pdf]
*Portable GFCI - GFCI on a power cord - [https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/099_0.pdf]
*Is GFCI safer than a ground pin? Yes, in case a part of an appliance is not grounded. How a ground works - [https://www.google.com/search?q=how+does+a+ground+pin+work&oq=how+does+a+ground+pin+work&aqs=chrome..69i57.6407j0j9&client=ubuntu&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8]. Also - just because there is a ground pin - it doesn't mean that it is connected or that it is connected properly.
*A GFCI outlet is quite complex - with its own circuitry. See teardown and explanation - [https://www.powerelectronictips.com/teardown-leviton-ground-fault-circuit-interrupter/]
*A GFCI outlet is quite complex - with its own circuitry. See teardown and explanation - [https://www.powerelectronictips.com/teardown-leviton-ground-fault-circuit-interrupter/]
*GFCI chip from On Semi - [https://www.onsemi.com/PowerSolutions/product.do?id=FAN4147]
*GFCI chip from On Semi - [https://www.onsemi.com/PowerSolutions/product.do?id=FAN4147]

Revision as of 15:37, 23 April 2019

Ground Faulc Circuit Interruptors.

About

  • Is GFCI safer than a ground pin? Yes, in case a part of an appliance is not grounded. How a ground works - [1]. Also - just because there is a ground pin - it doesn't mean that it is connected or that it is connected properly.

More

  • Can be wall outlets. $9.
  • GFCI circuit breakers also exist
  • DIN Rail GFCI breaker - $5 - [2] - is this really GFCI?
  • Can be plug-in receptacles - [3]
  • Arc Fault Circuit Interruptors (AFCI) are another thing - [4]
  • Note that GFCI outlets sense differential current, and they are not grounded - [5]
  • Portable GFCI - GFCI on a power cord - [6]
  • A GFCI outlet is quite complex - with its own circuitry. See teardown and explanation - [7]
  • GFCI chip from On Semi - [8]