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Just read a report that said 30% of electrical fires start in the kitchen
I was looking at the NFPA's website for some safety stats and that number really jumped out at me. It makes sense with all the high-draw appliances and potential for grease buildup, but I didn't think it would be that high. Do you guys do anything specific when wiring kitchens to help mitigate that risk?
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gavinramirez6mo ago
That 30% stat is why we use arc-fault breakers for kitchen circuits now, it's a code thing. They trip on sparking wires before a full fire starts, which would help with situations like @the_nathan's toaster oven. It's not perfect, but it's a solid layer of safety.
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the_nathan6mo ago
My toaster oven is basically a fire starter I keep on the counter. That stat tracks.
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the_harper6mo ago
Wait, you actually keep a fire hazard on purpose? I always thought toaster ovens were just small ovens, but that's a wild way to look at it. Mine definitely gets way hotter than it should for just warming up a bagel. I guess I never really thought about it being a safety thing until now. Yours is basically an appliance with a side of danger, lol.
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