Originally posted by WTucker
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School me on arc fault breakers
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They are also required in the 2014, 2011, and 2008 NEC may even befor that
When the state adopts the code it trumps local municipalities ordinances if they adopted an older code. Municipal (and trec) inspectors should be inspecting based on what is the newest code adopted either state or city.
The state is still on like the 2006 IBC so local municipalities can adopt any code cycle newer than that for the IBC (basically can be more strict not less)
That's why when the state adopted the 2015 IECC (Energy Code) everyone now has to do blower door tests and all the other dump stuff it requires regardless of what your city has adopted.
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Originally posted by TEX_hunt_AS View PostWifes hairdryer tripped one almost every morning until we changed it to a normal breaker.
That would cause an Arc at the device and the breaker did its job.
I totally agree about the arc faults being a PITA. But if you stay in the scope of the breakers operation...they work fine.
GFCIs work good. Again, Only if you have a wiring problem( shared neutrals on gfci ckts ect) or turning stuff on, with it on, problem...These devices work fine.
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Originally posted by Tony Pic View PostThen the breaker did its job. Was the Mrs. plugging in the hair dryer with it on?
That would cause an Arc at the device and the breaker did its job.
I totally agree about the arc faults being a PITA. But if you stay in the scope of the breakers operation...they work fine.
GFCIs work good. Again, Only if you have a wiring problem( shared neutrals on gfci ckts ect) or turning stuff on, with it on, problem...These devices work fine.
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