Christmas Tree

[Skunks]

To correct minorly, it's actually GFCI and AFCI, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt and Arc Fault Circuit Interrupt.

Seems like standard housing code is for AFCI in bedrooms post 2002, which is not your standard christmas tree location.

A summary, w/ cute animation: http://homeworksinsp.com/electrical.aspx

... and, elsewhere, some cynicism about the tangible difference between an AFCI circuit breaker and a GFCI ... and, here, a lengthy explanation of history, function, and purpose.

I say, turn your lights off at night.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Skunks

... and, elsewhere, some cynicism about the tangible difference between an AFCI circuit breaker and a GFCI ...

That doesn't sound very encouraging.

[tw]

Originally Posted by Skunks

I say, turn your lights off at night.

Would not have helped in that previously cited example. She plugged in the Christmas tree. Tree sparked immediately. In five minutes, then entire house was ablaze.

That is what the AGFI is intended to prevent. A plug-in version is difficult to find and may only be readily available in that one above mentioned hardware chain.

[xoxoxoBruce]

[skysidhe]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Can I be really stupid and ask what makes that burn so hot?

The combo tree/lights or would any fire burn as quick?

that's scary stuff

[xoxoxoBruce]

Not stupid... evergreen trees contain a lot of highly flammable sap/pitch, not only in the wood but the in needles as well.