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Blower motors on AFCI OCPD

#206030 05/12/12 03:06 AM

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Im dealing with tripping AFCI's with blower motors on the circuit. I would imagine the motor and AFCI industry has implemented standards to prevent this. Is anyone aware of such standards? Could save me a bit of time tracking them down, Thanx!

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Re: Blower motors on AFCI OCPD

sparkyinak #206035 05/13/12 10:42 AM

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I have to ask, why are there 'blower motors' on an AFCI protected circuit?

John

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