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   Interrupters, Ground Fault

A residual current device (RCD), or residual current circuit breaker (RCCB), is an electrical wiring device that disconnects a circuit whenever it detects that the flow of current is not balanced between the phase ("hot") conductor and the neutral conductor. The presumption is that such an imbalance may represent current leakage through the body of a person who is grounded and accidentally touching the energized part of the circuit. A shock, possibly lethal, is likely to result from these conditions; RCDs are designed to disconnect quickly enough to prevent such shocks.

In the United States and Canada, a residual current device is also known as a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) or an Appliance Leakage Current Interrupter (ALCI). In Germany, one is known as a FI-Schalter.



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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters Video (Electrical Wiring Residential)
Thomson Delmar Learning

Evaluation of sensitive ground fault interrupters for coal mines (Information circular / United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines)
M. R Yenchek

Investigation of ground fault circuit interrupter (Technical report - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory) (Technical report - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory)
W. D Ford

Survey of ground fault circuit interrupter usage for protection against hazardous shock (National Bureau of Standards building science series ; 81)
Robert W Beausoliel

Above Ground Storage Tanks
Philip E. Myers

Excerpt - page 628: "... robots have safety devices including nonsparking components, grounding cables, and ground fault interrupters. They can also be provided with H2S, 02, and LEL ..."
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The Ultimate Guide to Above-Ground Pools
Terry Tamminen

Excerpt - page 26: "... 5. Install the equipment " Set the skidpack on level ground. " Connect the plumbing to ... electrical outlet, with a ground fault circuit interrupter, available. Do not plug in the skidpack yet. 6. Fill ..."
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The Ultimate Pool Maintenance Manual: Spas, Pools, Hot Tubs, Rockscapes and Other Water Features, 2nd Edition
Terry Tamminen

Excerpt - page 314: "... bringing an older installation up to code by adding a ground fault interrupter (GFI) as outlined in the chapter on basic electricity. ..."
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Concrete Countertops: Design, Form, and Finishes for the New Kitchen and Bath
Fu-Tung Cheng and Eric Olsen

Excerpt - Index: "... 138 avoiding, 12 of Plexiglas in molds, 61, 134 Circuit interrupters, ground-fault (GPCIs), 111, 139 Cleanup: after mixing and pouring, 112 of ..."
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Set Lighting Technician's Handbook, Third Edition: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution
Harry Box

Excerpt - page 311: "... Circuit breakers are designed to provide a time delay automatically. Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter A ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is an additional protective device ..."
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Home Maintenance for Dummies
James Carey and Morris Carey

Excerpt - page 328: "... need to keep from blowing a fuse of your own. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) was developed to help ..."
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Complete Guide to Full-Time RVing: Life on the Open Road
Bill Moeller and Jan Moeller

Excerpt - page 328: "... is wired into the AC system of some high-end RVs. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is a device incorporated ..."
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Property Management for Dummies
Robert S. Griswold

Excerpt - Index: "... Section 8, 312-315, 332 grace period for paying rent, 198 ground-fault interrupter (GFI) circuit, 45 grounds curb appeal, 73-74, 261, 262, 329 ..."
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Boater's Pocket Reference: Your Comprehensive Resource for Boats and Boating
Thomas A. McEwen

Excerpt - page 583: "... more, so hopefully you've already learned to live with it. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters A ground fault circuit interrupter is a circuit breaker that ..."
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Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning Second Edition
Joseph DeChiara, Julius Panero, and Martin Zelnik

Excerpt - page 680: "... near a lavatory or shower must be specified with a ground fault interrupter. c = first aid cabinet and medicine cabinet 680 Time-Saver ..."
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New Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual
Reader's Digest editors

Excerpt - page 240: "... under screw. Tighten screw. Plug in adapter; test it for ground (p.243). Tools, testing, and safety 242-243 Wires and cables 244 Receptacles 247 Ground-fault interrupters A ground fault occurs when a loose hot wire comes ..."
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Audel HVAC Fundamentals, Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps and Distribution Systems
James E. Brumbaugh

Excerpt - page 57: "... in the bottom of the subfloor. (Courtesy Worts Rodiont, Inc) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is used to monitor ..."
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Home Comforts : The Art and Science of Keeping House
Cheryl Mendelson

Excerpt - page 722: "... while your other hand is in a basin of water. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters. Ground fault circuit interrupters, or GFCIs, are relatively inexpensive safety ..."
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Powerboater's Guide to Electrical Systems: Maintenace, Troubleshooting, and Improvements
Edwin R. Sherman

Excerpt - page 166: "... CHAPTER ELEVEN 166 Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) are a specialized type of circuit breaker ..."
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What Color Is Your Swimming Pool? A Homeowner's Guide to Troublefree Pool, Spa & HotTub Maintenance
Alan Sanderfoot

Excerpt - page 91: "... They're powered by electricity and should be connected to a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to prevent accidental electrocution. What differentiates one pump from ..."
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Cinematography: Image Making for Cinematographers, Directors, and Videographers
Blain Brown

Excerpt - page 274: "... aluminum retainer ring for gels and accessories and a bonded ground return line back to the ballast which operates above water and is equipped with a 20 amp ground fault interrupter. A flicker-free ballast is also available. LTM makes the AQUAPAR ..."
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Buy It, Fix It, Sell It...PROFIT
Kevin Myers

Excerpt - Back Matter: "... for the same function in newer property. GFCI abbreviation for ground-fault interrupter. A type of electrical outlet that shuts itself off automatically ..."
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The New Marine Aquarium: Step-By-Step Setup & Stocking Guide
Michael S. Paletta, Edward Kadunc, Scott W. Michael, and John Goodman

Excerpt - page 20: "... OTHER EQUIPMENT/ELECTRICAL J Heater(s) (2 to 3 watts/gallon recommended) J Ground-fault interrupter (GFI) J Power strip J Lighting timer J UV sterilizer ..."
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Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors: Basic Skills
W. Otie Kilmer, Rosemary Kilmer, Kilmer, and Stephen Hanessian

Excerpt - page 70: "... ON DEDICATED CIRCUIT I- DG architectural symbols. DUPLEX RECEPT. W/ GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER TELEPHONE WALL RECEPTACLE ~ TELE/COMMUNICATION OUTLET AFF. ABOVE FINISH FLOOR ..."
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Architectural Graphic Standards Student Edition: An Abridgement of the 9th Edition
Charles George Ramsey, Harold Reeve Sleeper, John Ray Jr. Hoke, and Jr., John Ray Hoke

Excerpt - Back Matter: "... geotextile A synthetc, cloth used beneath the surface of the ground to stabilize soil or promote ... plaster should be applied ground fault interrupter Ln elertucal devcr, that r,rr, , jP_ rr,nertirn against short-urcuns ..."
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Organic Housekeeping: In Which the Non-Toxic Avenger Shows You How to Improve Your Health and That of Your Family, While You Save Time, Money, and, Perhaps, Your Sanity
Ellen Sandbeck

Excerpt - page 314: "... and other rooms that contain faucets or are very damp. Ground fault interrupters shut off the cur- rent within a tenth of a ..."
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Build Your Own Electric Vehicle
Bob Brant

Excerpt - page 247: "... design makes it light in weight (9.9 pounds). But its ground-fault interrupter protects you from line shocks; it is powered from universally ..."
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Real Estate Investing for Dummies
Eric Tyson and Robert S. Griswold

Excerpt - page 212: "... heating devices  Electrical systems, including all service panels and ground-fault circuit-interrupters (GFCI)  Heating and air conditioning  Landscaping, irrigation, and ..."
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The Talbot Odyssey
Nelson DeMille

Excerpt - page 304: "... I said." '.Why.?., "How do I know? Also, look for ground-fault interrupters." "Okay. They're easy to spot." Evans smiled slowly. "That's those ..."
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Renovation: Completely Revised and Updated
Michael W. Litchfield

Excerpt - page 24: "... and Receptacle Duplex receptacle (110 volts) Q Receptacle with GFI ground-fault interrupter Q 220-volt receptacle S Switch S 3 Three-way switch Lighting ..."
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The Conscientious Marine Aquarist: A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists
Robert M. Fenner

Excerpt - page 61: "... surprising how often these specifica- tions are ignored. Use a ground fault interrupter (GFI). This technology is so readily available, easy-to-use, and inexpensive ..."
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The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home
Dave McGuerty and Kent Lester

Excerpt - page 87: "... 200 Amp Service 233 Disposal 234 Refrigerator 235 Permit 236 Ground Fault Interrupter 237 Fixtures 238 FIREPLACE 239 Log Lighter 240 INSULATION 241 ..."
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Physics
John D. Cutnell and Kenneth W. Johnson

Excerpt - page 6: "... An automobile cruise control device 660 Hearing 472 S A ground fault interrupter 669 An induction stove 670 Chapter 17 The electric guitar ..."
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Running a Successful Construction Company (For Pros by Pros)
David Gerstel

Excerpt - page 237: "... O O 0 No dull blades Worn out tools recycled Ground fault interrupters on power cords Cords in good repair Apprentices trained to ..."
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Convert It!
Michael Brown

Excerpt - page 78: "... isolating the current internally. To compensate, they have incorporated a ground fault interrupter. This will trip instantly, much like a circuit breaker, if ..."
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Your Garagenous Zone: Innovative Ideas for the Garage
Bill West

Excerpt - page 28: "... caps. l electrical outlets should be on a GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) circuit. me garages have a curb, step-up level, or ..."
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Physics, Chapters 18-32 Vol 2
John D. Cutnell

Excerpt - page 157: "... found in the home is a safety device called a ground fault interrupter. This device protects against electrical shock from an appliance, such ..."
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