What is Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI)?
Circuit Breakers or Fuses in a circuit will detect an unusually high current load and shut off the electric current when the current exceeds a certain level. Today, circuit breakers are commonly used compared with fuses, being simple to reset after they trip from a high electrical load. But, circuit breakers can malfunction and do not always shut off a high current. On the other hand, fuses almost always shut off the current. The element inside them literally melts when the designated current is exceeded. If you want to protect sensitive equipment, fuses are better than circuit breakers. Earth Leakege Circuit Breakers (ELCB) function differently. Their purpose is to detect a leakage current that can allow electricity to pass through your body to ground. The other type of common electric problem that causes fires is an arc fault. This may be caused by a loose wire at a switch, a break in the wire insulation where a nail in the wall hit it, just old kinked wire insulation, etc. This arci
