Putting AFCI on old wireing
#1
05-18-15, 01:01 PM
Putting AFCI on old wireing
I have an old house and most wiring has been replaced with ROMEX. Except there is one circuit that runs through the 2-stories that power with some lights and outlets. It is such old wiring that it doesn't even have a ground conductor. My question is, would it make sense to put in an AFCI breaker in to cover the circuit for safety?
#2
05-18-15, 01:15 PM
Yes, that is a good idea. A better idea would be a combination AFCI/GFCI breaker which provides code-approved safety on ungrounded circuits.
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05-25-15, 07:24 AM
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A better idea would be a combination AFCI/GFCI breaker which provides code-approved safety on ungrounded circuits.
...hmm...
Would this be acceptable procedure (if breakers are available for old panel) to temporarily update an older home (pre-1965) that has no grounding provisions until a power-up and rewire is done?
