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azncindy619

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What is a GFCI?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are ten safety precautions you should take while working around electric current?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 3

What is a short circuit?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

A GFCI is a ground-fault circuit interrupter.

Answer to Question 2

Ten safety precautions are: (1) Never disconnect or damage any safety device that is provided by the
manufacturer or specified by electrical code; (2) do not touch electrical appliances, boxes, or wiring
with wet hands or feet; (3) do not remove the long ground prong from three-prong 120-volt plugs; (4)
use ground-fault interrupters in kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and outdoor circuits or whenever moisture
may increase shock hazard; (5) immediately discontinue the use of any extension cord that feels warm
or smells like burning rubber; (6) do not place extension cords under carpeting; (7) install all electrical
wiring according to the specifications of the National Electrical Code; (8) use only double insulated
portable tools or tools with three-wire grounded cords; (9) if a fuse is blown or circuit breaker is
tripped, determine and correct the problem before inserting a new fuse or resetting the breaker; and
(10) do not leave heat-producing appliances such as irons hair dryers, and soldering irons unattended.



Answer to Question 3

A short circuit occurs when electricity flows too rapidly.




azncindy619

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Reply 2 on: Jul 21, 2018
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kusterl

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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