AFCI Virtual Demonstration
Each year in the United States, arcing faults are responsible for starting more than 30,000 home fires. These fires kill and injure hundreds of people, and cause over $750 million in property damage. Many of these fires can be prevented by arc fault circuit interrupters, or AFCIs.
Fire Prevention PSA
The human cost of home electrical fires is staggering. Fires caused by worn and inadequate wiring, overburdened circuits, and outdated technology. Fires caused by aging electrical systems. It’s a fact: many existing homes simply can’t handle the demands of today’s electrical appliances and devices. But now, new technology such as AFCIs and tamper resistant receptacles […]
AFCIs: Hints for Homeowners Public Service Announcement
Smoke alarms and escape ladders are important tools to help your family stay safe in the event of a fire emergency, but did you know there is a device that could actually prevent a fire from happening? Protect your home with the advanced fire protection offered by Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) – a key […]
How to Test an AFCI
Arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) provide advanced protection against electrical fires, but only if they are working properly. Follow these easy steps to test your AFCIs every month. 1. Test AFCIs when your power is on. 2. Open the electrical service panel. 3. With the breaker switch in the ON position, press the AFCI TEST […]
AFCI Awareness PSA
Over the last 30 years, our homes have been transformed by a variety of electrical devices; however, these same devices have also contributed to the shocking number of electrical fires every year in the United States. The solution to this problem is an arc fault circuit interrupter, or AFCI.