Residential Electrician
GFCI Receptacles and Ground Fault Breakers
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs), also known as Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) breakers, are electrical safety devices designed to protect people from electrical shock by shutting off power when a ground fault is detected. Here’s an overview of their history: Early Concept and Development (1960s) • Invention: GFCIs were developed in the early 1960s by […]