Abstract: The parallel arc fault is one of the most important causes of electrical fire. However, there is no effective detection method for parallel arc fault. To solve this problem, a fault feature ...

Here's what to look for, and how to fix what you find. Working on your own home is empowering, and it saves you money. Even ...

Note: This article references the 2020 NEC because the Philadelphia area — the jurisdiction where this author teaches and works — operates under that version of the Code. Outlining the use of ...

Imagine you are sitting snug in your house on a stormy evening when, all of a sudden, the lights start flickering, and there's a low buzzing noise. You brush it off, but without your knowledge, an ...

Abstract: This paper developed an arc fault circuit breaker capable of effectively identifying both series and parallel are faults, as well as limiting the output quantity of arc faults, which is ...

The technology employed in Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) may help prevent electrical fires in additon to saving lives and millions of dollars. Gerard Winstanley from the National Electrical ...