Frequently Asked Questions...
Why should My Electrician install Arc Fault Breakers?
My local Electrical Contractor Replaced my Fuse box with a 200 amp Panel. He told me I needed Arc Fault Breakers for the Panel. These breakers are $40 a piece. I was wondering if he was trying to up sell me.
Answer:
The last few years have seen a great increase in the awareness of arc flash hazards. Injuries that result from the lack of adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) can be severe and frequently fatal. However, arcing faults and electrical burns and injuries have been problems since electricity was first used. So why after over a hundred years is it only now that actions are being taken to define and protect personnel against this hazard?One of the primary reasons is the shear magnitude and volume of electricity being generated and used all over the world. Utilization voltages have increased in commercial and industrial facilities so that medium voltage switchgear and on-site generators (both standby and parallel operation) are common.
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