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#22767 02/27/03 10:33 PM

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I was wondering exactly how an AFCI breaker sences an arc. Is it a surge in current which trips the breaker? Talk to me in kindergarden.-Erik

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#22768 02/27/03 10:42 PM

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Eandrew,

I used the search feature and found this tread.....

https://www.electrical-contractor.net/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000125.html

Hope this helps!
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