GFCI Outlets, GFCI Extension Cords & GFCI Adaptors
GFCI means Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter
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Did You Know?
Did you know that on average, 1,800 college dormitory fires occur each
year, often as a result of electrical shorts and overloads. Extension
cords/multiple outlets with circuit breaker protection are on the list of
"what to bring" to most colleges across America today. Just
having a surge protection device is not the solution to safety!
Here are some interesting facts:
1) The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that
thousands of injuries and burns from electrical shocks occur each year.
2) Properly used ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI), such as
ShockBuster, can prevent up to 70% of the electrocutions and injuries that
occur each year.
3) Each year, thousands of power tools and appliances are ruined as a
result of overloading outlets. Over-Load Guard products eliminate this
problem.
4) Most electrical outdoor products, e.g. hedge trimmers, weed
trimmers, drills, saws, wet/dry vacs, etc., do not provide the GFCI
protection preferred by the CPSC. ShockBuster and Over-Load Guard meet
this growing need.
5)ShockBuster portable GFCI needs no special knowledge to install. Just
plug it into an existing outlet and plug in your tools or appliances to
the ShockBuster. You are protected no matter where the location or the
project.
6) The CPSC and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
strongly recommend that consumers do not overload outlets. Most outlets
support up to 1,500 watss. Some kitchen circuits can support up to 2,000
watts. All appliances, tools, etc. have a wattage listing. An overloaded
circuit can result in a damaged tool or appliances, or an electrical fire.
7) ShockBuster's portable GFCI is a great solution to the contractor's
code requirements of GFCI safety on the the jobsite.
Stop and think about the wiring in your home and the electrical
appliances and tools you and your family use on a daily basis. Are you
protected?
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