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Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
A ground-fault occurs when there is a break in the low-resistance grounding path from a tool or electrical system. The electrical current may then take an alternative path to the ground through the user, resulting in serious injuries or death. The ground-fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, is a fast-acting circuit breaker designed to shut off electric power in the event of a ground-fault within as little as 1/40 of a second. It works by comparing the amount of current going to and returning from equipment along the circuit conductors. When the amount going differs from the amount returning by approximately 5 milliamperes, the GFCI interrupts the current.
The GFCI is rated to trip quickly enough to prevent an electrical incident. If it is properly installed and maintained, this will happen as soon as the faulty tool is plugged in. If the grounding conductor is not intact or of low-impedance, the GFCI may not trip until a person provides a path. In this case, the person will receive a shock, but the GFCI should trip so quickly that the shock will not be harmful.
The GFCI will not protect you from line contact hazards (i.e. a person holding two “hot” wires, a hot and a neutral wire in each hand, or contacting an overhead power line). However, it protects against the most common form of electrical shock hazard, the ground-fault. It also protects against fires, overheating, and destruction of wire insulation.
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Kikiwatt is proud to offer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week service. In addition to our emergency services, we also offer flexible weekday scheduling and Saturday is a regular working day for us to accommodate busy families! A Black Diamond employee will always answer the phone, never an answering service or machine, and show up at your home as soon as possible to resolve any issue you might have.
We offer installation, repair, and maintenance services for your electrical system. Our full array of electrical services include:
- Ceiling fans, attic fans, and bathroom exhaust fans
- All circuit panel upgrades and additions
- New addition, remodeling, basements, and bathroom finishing services
- Wiring, outlet, and light switch replacements
- Smart home devices
- Interior and exterior lighting installation
- Emergency lighting services
- Parking lot lighting and sign light repair
- Motion light and occupancy sensors
- Surge protection services
- Generator services
- Car charging station services
- Pool and hot tub electrical systems
- And more!
At Kikiwatt, we proudly offer flat-rate pricing for a majority of our services. During your service call, your technician will go over the full scope of work with you before beginning any work. There are no hidden fees or surprise charges once your service call is over.
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