One of the most important aspects of a safe electrical power system is the proper performance of ground-fault protective equipment. Mandated by the National Electrical Code (NEC), Art. 230.95(C) ...

Do you know what OSHA has to say about electrical safety testing requirements on jobsites? In the rugged construction site environment flexible cords that supply portable tools and appliances are all ...

Safety codes often require “ground fault circuit interrupter” inclusion for electrical power outlets. The operation of such a device depends on making a comparison of the current levels in two wires, ...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Littelfuse announced the SB6100 Series Industrial Shock-Block TM, the first and only ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) device to meet UL 943C Class C and Class D ...

What is a ground fault and why is it a concern? How much variation in current is considered enough to cause a fault? Why can’t I just use a circuit breaker? What does a ground-fault protection device ...

Ground fault protection is a cornerstone in ensuring the safety and operational reliability of modern power systems. Ground faults, which occur when an unintended electrical path connects a live ...

UL Recognized, CSA,TUV. 1-3 poles with switched or unswitched neutral options. 1 to 50 amps. Series trip. Handle with handleguard option actuator. Terminal option is front connected box lug. Front or ...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, today announced product updates to the Industrial Shock-Block® SB6100, Special-Purpose Ground-Fault ...

The usual way of preventing a small motor from drawing too much current is to install overcurrent protection in the form of a circuit breaker or some other kind of limiter. But installations that ...

What is a ground fault and why is it a concern? How much variation in current is considered enough to cause a fault? Why can’t I just use a circuit breaker? What does a ground-fault protection device ...