Arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) prevent fires in all living areas where appliance cords are prone to be pinched or crimped, or chewed by pets.They used to be required only on bedroom ...

These switches are easily recognizable by their test and reset buttons. AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) breaker switches: This type of specialized breaker is made to detect the unique voltage ...

But as any radio enthusiast knows, sparks also give off broadband radio noise. Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) are special circuit breakers that listen for this noise in the power line and ...