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Posted By: HotLine1 The elusive AFCI device?? - 04/11/14 07:49 PM
Today I have on my desk, a Leviton AFCI device.

AFTR1-W, 15 amp, 120 volt/20 amp, 120 volt feed thru.

Finally available at a local supply house.
Posted By: LarryC Re: The elusive AFCI device?? - 04/11/14 09:13 PM
Pictures !!!!
Posted By: HotLine1 Re: The elusive AFCI device?? - 04/11/14 09:37 PM
Maybe tonite when I get home.
Posted By: electure Re: The elusive AFCI device?? - 04/11/14 11:23 PM
Are you going to show it to your fellow inspectors, take it home and then disassemble it to see what's inside?
laugh

[Linked Image from cdn.dice.com]

Posted By: shortcircuit Re: The elusive AFCI device?? - 04/12/14 02:01 AM
I saw one yesterday at my 15hr review on the 2014 NEC. They can only be used in a box with 4-wires...not including grounds. Also if there is a 3-wire entering the box...it can't be installed...according to the instructions...
Posted By: shortcircuit Re: The elusive AFCI device?? - 04/12/14 02:05 AM
Now on January 1st 2014... according to 406.4(D)(4) of the 2011 NEC...replacements need AFCI protection or not?

What's your interpretation???
Posted By: mbhydro Re: The elusive AFCI device?? - 04/12/14 03:15 AM
Here's the Leviton web page link for it.

http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ProductDetail.jsp?partnumber=AFTR1-W&section=55035
Posted By: shortcircuit Re: The elusive AFCI device?? - 04/12/14 03:33 AM
Specs claim series and parallel arc protection but they don't call it a "combination type"

Curious why that is?

The code never refers to a receptacle outlet type AFCI as combination type either?
Posted By: HotLine1 Re: The elusive AFCI device?? - 04/12/14 06:01 PM
Electure:

No, I have no plans to disassemble it, and no plans to install it in my house. And where did you get that pic?

The other inspectors are looking at it.

I have been to both Leviton and P&S Legrand websites many, many times looking at this illusive device that is finally arrived.

I did not thoroughly read the instructions; seems like there are at least three languages in the box. Stickers to put on downstream receptacles included.

Pics forthcoming
Posted By: electure Re: The elusive AFCI device?? - 04/12/14 09:47 PM

I've got an almost insatiable habit of taking things apart
If you'll field testing at home, all the better smile

The pic came from a Google Image search for "Mad Scientist"
It seemed to fit the scenario laugh
Posted By: gfretwell Re: The elusive AFCI device?? - 04/13/14 03:47 AM
I bet it looks a lot like a GFCI and they are cheaper to break into wink

Seriously I bet someone will have a bad one soon and you can break it for free.

This was a bad SqD GFCI breaker

http://gfretwell.com/electrical/gfci.jpg

Posted By: HotLine1 Re: The elusive AFCI device?? - 04/13/14 03:56 PM
The pic....
[Linked Image]
Posted By: SparksFlying Re: The elusive AFCI device?? - 10/20/14 05:35 PM
Whats the best price for one?
Posted By: HotLine1 Re: The elusive AFCI device?? - 10/20/14 07:24 PM
I have no idea of costs.
Both that I have are 'samples'.
Posted By: Potseal Re: The elusive AFCI device?? - 10/21/14 02:21 PM
Almost $30 at Home Depot:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-...Receptacle-White-R02-AFTR1-0KW/204290242

Almost $40 at Home Depot.ca:

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/15a125v-tr-afci-receptacle-150-white/861527
Posted By: SparksFlying Re: The elusive AFCI device?? - 10/21/14 08:56 PM
Thank You!!
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