HOME SAFETY DEVICES Fuses: - Fuses are built as a safety measure if extra current flow through a circuit. Fuses consist of a thin metal strip (made of copper or zinc) that keeps the connection open.. when current exceeds the maximum current allowed within that fuse it will get overheated and melt the metal strip . The destroyed metal strip breaks the connection and stops current flowing through. Fuses protect the appliances from electric power surges and overheating which is one of the main causes of electric fires. The fuse can be replaced after one fault. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters: - Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI’s) are use to detect any irregularity in electric system and it react very fast to cut off the power. A GFCI works by comparing the output current on the neutral side to the input current on the hot side for any leaks (that could be caused by human interference). They can detect the smallest difference, even as low as 4 milliamps. When ...
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