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Will an afci & gfci work together?

#179534 07/17/08 06:28 PM

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sid123456

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are there any problems with having an afci circuit and a gfci outlet together? I have a sink in a bedroom.

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Re: Will an afci & gfci work together?

sid123456 #179537 07/17/08 09:23 PM

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There shouldn't be, but I can't speak from experience.

But a sink in a bedroom?

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Theelectrikid #179538 07/17/08 09:43 PM

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Why not? Different strokes for different folks

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sparkyinak #179542 07/18/08 06:50 AM

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SteveFehr

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I put GFCI receptacles on all the circuits in my addition, even the AFCI ones. Haven't had an issue. They're looking for different voltage/current responses, and shouldn't conflict.

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SteveFehr #179546 07/18/08 04:51 PM

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I have put gfi outlets on afi protected circuits for christmas candle lights in bedrooms and garages with no problem

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