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Home Safety Devices - Renovate Your Home to Code
Home Safety Devices - Renovate Your Home to Code 03.13.2020 Home Safety,
  • 2020NEC, AFCI, GFCI, National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Month, NEC, NEMAFR, NESM, Surge, Surge Protection, TRR

The National Electrical Code is revised every three years and outlines the minimum requirements for safe electrical installation. Many older homes may not have an adequate electrical system to meet...Read More

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters: Preventing Electrocution Since 1971
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters: Preventing Electrocution Since 1971 06.11.2019 Home Safety,
  • GFCI, NEMAFR

Since the first introductions of GFCIs in homes, there has been an 83% drop in electrocutions and a 95% drop in electrocutions caused by consumer products. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates...Read More

Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment
Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment 09.26.2017 Home Safety,
  • AFCI, Disaster Safety, GFCI, Home Safety, NEMAFR, Rebuilding, Rebuilding Safely, SPD, Surge, Surge Protection, TRR

Water and electricity do not mix. Follow this guide to quickly see what equipment must be replaced and which electronics may be reconditioned.Read More

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters – Your Protection from Electrocution
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters – Your Protection from Electrocution 03.13.2017 Home Safety,
  • GFCI, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2017, NEMAFR, NESM 2017, Outlets

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters have saved thousands of lives since their introduction in to the National Electrical Code in the 1970s. Make sure your home is properly protected against ground faults...Read More

Outlets: The Ins and Outs Video
Outlets: The Ins and Outs Video 02.03.2016 Home Safety,
  • AFCI, GFCI, Home Safety, Home Safety Devices, NEMAFR, TRR

Did you know that an electrical outlet can do much more than provide electricity? They can be life saving devices by preventing shocks, burns and even fires. Do your outlets need an upgrade? Learn about...Read More

Fuse and Breaker Breakdown
Fuse and Breaker Breakdown 04.09.2015 Home Safety,
  • AFCI, GFCI, Home Safety Devices, National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2015, NEMAFR, TRR

Do you know what's inside your electrical service panel? Fuses and circuit breakers protect an overloaded electrical circuit by interrupting the flow of electricity, but there are many variations that...Read More

GFCI Virtual Demonstration
GFCI Virtual Demonstration 02.26.2015 Home Safety,
  • GFCI, Holiday Safety Videos, Safety Videos

Ground fault circuit interrupters, or GFCIs, have saved thousands of lives over the last three decades. Found mostly in areas where electrical products might come in contact with water, a GFCI is a...Read More

5 Easy Steps to a Safer Home
5 Easy Steps to a Safer Home 02.23.2015 Home Safety,
  • AFCI, GFCI, National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2014

In order to provide enhanced protection, your AFCIs and GFCIs need to be functioning properly. Follow these easy steps to test them each month.Read More

AFCI vs GFCI
AFCI vs GFCI 02.23.2015 Home Safety,
  • AFCI, GFCI, National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2014, NEMAFR

Though both provide enhanced electrical safety and have similar acronyms, AFCIs and GFCIs protect against very different things. Use this table to learn the differences and values of these safety technologies.Read More

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) 02.05.2015 Home Safety,
  • GFCI, Home Safety Devices, Safety Videos, Spring Safety

Since the 1970s, ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) have saved thousands of lives and have helped cut the number of home electrocutions in half.Read More

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