arc-fault circuit interrupters

A form of arc-fault circuit interrupter — A type of circuit breaker that detects signs of potentially-dangerous arcing on downstream wiring and shuts off power to the affected branch circuit to reduce the risk of a fire.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of arc-fault circuit interrupter
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