What causes arc flash?

An arc flash causes a very loud sound created by quickly-moving air, or a sound wave, that can reach 140 decibels at a distance of just two feet. Standard earplugs typically protect only up to 105 decibels, and you can go deaf from the intense arc flash sound.

What causes arc flash?

An arc flash causes a very loud sound created by quickly-moving air, or a sound wave, that can reach 140 decibels at a distance of just two feet. Standard earplugs typically protect only up to 105 decibels, and you can go deaf from the intense arc flash sound.

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