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Protect Equipment from Earth Leakage and Ground Faults

June 22, 2017
Sponsored by Altech Corp.
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 do? 

Download FAQs on how to Protect Equipment from Earth Leakage and Ground Faults sponsored by Altech Corp. to get the answers to these questions and more.

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