- Occupation
- Licensed Electrician
Got me my first real AFCI head scratcher.
Is there any thing in a "soft start" saw that would trip an AFCI?
The saw comes up to speed extra slow so that is why I call it a soft start. It works on a GFCI protected circut so IMO that rules out a problem with the tool.
Circut checks out. Use any other tool on the same circut- table saw, skill saw, drill motor, air compressor, etc. and the breaker holds.
Is there any thing in a "soft start" saw that would trip an AFCI?
The saw comes up to speed extra slow so that is why I call it a soft start. It works on a GFCI protected circut so IMO that rules out a problem with the tool.
Circut checks out. Use any other tool on the same circut- table saw, skill saw, drill motor, air compressor, etc. and the breaker holds.