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| − | 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 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, <!-- 2018?--> the UK Wiring Regulations 18th edition may include protection by AFCI/AFDD. | + | Soon, <!-- 2018?--> the UK Wiring Regulations (18th edition) may include protection by AFCI/AFDD. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 19:14, 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.