AFCI, GFCI Questions
#1
02-04-14, 03:03 AM
AFCI, GFCI Questions
Hello - I know they make GFCI receptacles. Do they make AFCI receptacles or do they only come as breakers? And, are the AFCI & GFCI breakers available as tandem like the "regular" ones? Thanks for your help. Roger
#2
02-04-14, 03:25 AM
AFCI's only come as breakers. They protect the entire circuit from arc faults. GFcI's generally only come as full size breakers, or in slims. I know there is a reason for your asking. We just don't know what that is.
#3
02-04-14, 04:32 AM
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AFCI receptacles have just been released, but I have not seen one in a store.
Both are only available in full size breakers. Tandems are not available.
Both are only available in full size breakers. Tandems are not available.
#4
02-04-14, 07:53 AM
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AFCI receptacles have just been released, but I have not seen one in a store.
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI)
#5
02-04-14, 08:18 AM
An AFCI receptacle will not meet the NEC requirement that the circuit be protected unless it is installed next to the panel and the rest of the wiring id protected by it.
#6
02-04-14, 09:14 AM
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An AFCI receptacle will not meet the NEC requirement that the circuit be protected unless it is installed next to the panel and the rest of the wiring id protected by it.
#7
02-04-14, 10:04 AM
In areas like New York or Chicago, the AFCI receptacle would be the way to go.
#8
02-05-14, 02:51 AM
Thanks for the responses. I would have responded sooner but work got in the way of my play time. This is the first time in 24 hours I got back here.
Nashkat1 - I was on my way home from work late yesterday evening thinking of what I posted and I had a Duh! moment. If only an AFCI receptacle was used a portion of the circuit would be unprotected, that being from the panel to the AFCI receptacle. So, breakers it is! Roger
Nashkat1 - I was on my way home from work late yesterday evening thinking of what I posted and I had a Duh! moment. If only an AFCI receptacle was used a portion of the circuit would be unprotected, that being from the panel to the AFCI receptacle. So, breakers it is! Roger
#9
02-05-14, 03:05 AM
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Article 406.4 will require an AFCI receptacle for replacement receptacles if AFCI protection would be required. Other options may be available depending on panel age.
#10
02-05-14, 08:00 AM
I had a Duh! moment. If only an AFCI receptacle was used a portion of the circuit would be unprotected, that being from the panel to the AFCI receptacle. So, breakers it is!
#11
02-05-14, 11:08 AM
Thankfully I haven't purchased the panel yet so I'll be sure whatever I get will accept AFCI breakers.
Another quick question - off topic.
Looking online at sub panels some show the descriptions as "100Amp 8 spaces 16 circuits". I know what the 100Amp part means but for the life of me I cannot figure out what the rest of it means. No doubt it's something obvious but not to me. Thanks again for you help. Roger
Another quick question - off topic.
Looking online at sub panels some show the descriptions as "100Amp 8 spaces 16 circuits". I know what the 100Amp part means but for the life of me I cannot figure out what the rest of it means. No doubt it's something obvious but not to me. Thanks again for you help. Roger
#12
02-05-14, 01:03 PM
8 spaces 16 circuits
#13
02-05-14, 05:35 PM
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"100Amp 8 spaces 16 circuits".
Eaton Tandem 20 Amp 1 in. Single-Pole Type BR Replacement Circuit Breaker-BD2020 at The Home Depot
Here's a typical 8 space 16 circuit main lug only loadcenter that can be used as a subpanel.
Eaton Cutler-Hammer | 125A Main Lug Loadcentre - 8/16 Type Br Circuits | Home Depot Canada
