ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade General Discussion Area Multi branch circuit and AFCI

That is not a "tester" it is an "indicator" or so the manufacturers say. It will trip the AFCI but it may not really be testing it.

The inspectors I know have a dance they do basically tripping the AFCIs with the test button, checking the outlets are off then resetting it. The trick is doing all of that in the least number of trips.