Electricity is an amazing force, one that can cause devastating effects when improperly handled. The Ontario Electrical Safety Code explains the safest ways to handle this force, which includes the newest information regarding arc fault breakers. Here's what you should know.
What is an Arc Fault?
In the simplest terms, an arc fault is when the electrical current jumps from the wire and zaps another material, such as the wood frame. When conditions are ideal, this can cause the material to catch fire, often leading to monumental loss of property and even life.
How Does an Arc Fault Happen?
Most often, arc faults happen when the wire or outlets become damaged, such as when a nail punctures the wire during home improvement projects. Older
What is an Arc Fault?
In the simplest terms, an arc fault is when the electrical current jumps from the wire and zaps another material, such as the wood frame. When conditions are ideal, this can cause the material to catch fire, often leading to monumental loss of property and even life.
How Does an Arc Fault Happen?
Most often, arc faults happen when the wire or outlets become damaged, such as when a nail punctures the wire during home improvement projects. Older