In 2015, Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) regulations around the use of Arc FaultCircuit Interrupters changed, with potentially life saving results. Protect your customers and their homes from the dangers of electrical fires caused by arc faults.
Contact eaton todayThere are two types of electrical arcing. Natural arcing happens safely
each time you turn on a light, vacuum or any other motor-driven piece
of equipment.
An arc fault happens when an electrical current flows through an unplanned
path, such as damaged electrical wire insulation. When this happens,
it can create temperatures up to several thousand degrees centigrade
and ignite nearby materials.
AFCIs prevent fires by continuously monitoring the current, distinguishing between natural, harmless arcs, like those that happen in switches, and potentially dangerous arcs, such as those caused by a damaged electrical cord. When a dangerous arc occurs, the AFCI immediately trips the breaker to the circuit, which disconnects the power and prevents a potential electrical fire.
Protects the entire circuit by guarding against parallel arcing (line to
neutral), series arcing (a loose, broken, or otherwise high resistance
segment in a single line), ground arcing (from line, or neutral, to ground),
overload protection and short circuit protection.
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Regulations around the use of AFCIs have evolved. Since 2002, Canadian industry standards for arc fault technology have been saving lives and protecting property. A detailed overview of the revised code can be found here. Conversely, your local Eaton representative is here to advise you and your customer on how best to adapt to the changed legislation.
Contact Eaton todayIn 2011, the Council of Canadian Fire Marshals and FireCommissioners completed
a study of Canadian fire statistics todetermine the scope and impact
of electrical fires. Focusing on themost recent numbers (2007), they
found:
*residential fires
Eaton is trusted brand in safety. Our AFCI technology is CSA Certified and meets the requirements of the 2015 CE Code. Also, every Eaton product comes with a 10 year or lifetime warranty. We provide safe, reliable AFCI technology that helps keep you and your clients safe.
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