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Joined: Apr 2002
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Guys:
How do you test AFCI operation?
John
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Test them? I'm happy if they hold.
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Rewire:
OK, elaborate please.....brand?, OK for all mfg?, satisfaction? Please!!
John
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John,
The only recognized test is to use the TEST button on the breaker.
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How does the test button on an AFCI work, does it simulate a parallel arc fault?
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I use the test button, is there an approved tester?
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Thanks to all. There are testers available, although I have seen/heard of conflicting info.
Basically, AFCI is new here in NJ, and I'm on an info search.
John
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Nobody really tells us what the test button does. For all we know it is just a shunt trip but I bet it simulates a ground fault.
The manufacturer designs the proprietary circuit and they decide what a good test might be but I doubt it tests all the possible failure scenarios. They also say you can't believe a negative result from someone else's tester so draw from that what you like.
Greg Fretwell
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its made by Ideal model 61-165 I purchased it two years ago it works fine.
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