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Summary: The features and benefits
of GFCI outlets and receptacles will give you a clear understanding of the importance why these safety devices are required by code to help protect you and your family against accidental electrical shock hazards.
© By: Dave Rongey |
The Safety Features of GFCI Outlets and for Home Electrical Wiring
The Safety of GFCI Outlets and Receptacles
Back Ground Information - Features and Benefits
The National Electrical Code (NEC) has acted in response to a Consumer Product Safety Commission study that documented injuries to children caused by their inserting pins, keys and other foreign objects into electrical receptacles.
The 10-year study (1991-2001) revealed that over 24,000 children under 10 years old were treated in emergency rooms for incidents related to electrical receptacles: an average of 2400 per year, 7 per day.
Tamper-Resistant Receptacles have been mandated in hospital pediatric wards for over 20 years and are proven to effectively prevent electrical injuries.
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15 Amp-125 Volt @ Receptacle 20 Amp-125 Volt Feed-Through Smart Lock Pro GFCI- Receptacle Tamper Resistant design NEMA 5-15R Nylon wall plate and screws included Back and side wired White, Almond, Ivory. |
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