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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc-fault_circuit_interrupter Wikipedia - Arc-fault Circuit Interrupter] | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc-fault_circuit_interrupter Wikipedia - Arc-fault Circuit Interrupter] | ||
* [https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Arc-fault+Circuit+Interrupter+AFCI+site%3A.uk Search UK Web for AFCI] | * [https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Arc-fault+Circuit+Interrupter+AFCI+site%3A.uk Search UK Web for AFCI] | ||
| + | * [http://electrical.theiet.org/wiring-matters/61/18th-edition-report/index.cfm IET : BS 7671: the 18th Edition report, in "Wiring Matters"] | ||
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Revision as of 20:46, 10 September 2016
An Arc-fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) or Arc-fault Detection Device (AFDD) is a circuit protective device designed to protect against fire caused by arcing - an RCD might not detect arcing.
Soon, the UK Wiring Regulations (18th edition) may include protection by AFCI/AFDD.