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GFCI

Ground-fault circuit interrupter, which trips on small leakage current before a shock becomes fatal

Used across 5 Anvilfield field guides, most in Electrical.

Also defined as

  • Landscaping: Ground-fault circuit interrupter; cuts power when current leaks to a fault path, required on outdoor receptacles
  • Ground-fault circuit interrupter, which opens the circuit when current leaks off the intended path

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