MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton today introduced its new SmartlockPro ® Outlet Branch Circuit (OBC) Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Receptacle offering protection from arc- ...

New Electrical Safety Requirement: AFCI Protection for Replacement Outlets This section requires that all replacement receptacles be arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protected. This means that if ...

Two different technologies protect against two different types of hazard. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) devices protect people from shock by opening a circuit at a low threshold of leakage ...

Major electrical upgrades are best done by a qualified electrician, but replacing a single outlet can sometimes be done by the homeowner. Upgrading a standard outlet to a Ground Fault Circuit ...

Although flawed in its execution, the addition of AFCIs to the 2002 Code highlights the importance of arc-fault protection. Circuit breakers and fuses are effective in preventing fires caused by a ...

Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters are relatively new electrical safety devices that first appeared in the 1999 National Electric Code. AFCI devices look very similar to GFCI devices, in that they have a ...

As essential as wall outlets are for powering nearly every electrical device in your home, they're easy to ignore. But doing so can lead to safety hazards or just leave options for customization on ...