Thank you, I’d almost forgotten AFCI outlets! 99% of our work is done in jurisdictions that don’t require AFCI, so we never use them. Thanks again!
Thanks, why a metal box if I use 12-2 w g ?
Must also be metallic wiring method, to the first outlet. Short nipple to the first outlet can possibly work, unless GFCI protection is needed in that location or if supplying a circuit that isn't allowed to have any other outlets like say SABC's, laundry, etc.
I agree, a simple and a less expensive solution.
I don't know of any exception that removes the AFCI requirement with metallic installs. The metal to the 1st AFCI device is just an allowable method to provide the protection
I thought I read there was an exception, but looking for it, all I found was for fire alarms.
That was If you use non metallic wiring methods. Metallic to first outlet and good to go. They also make faceless afci devices.
Doesn't work on SABC's, laundry or any others that aren't allowed to have other outlets on the same circuit. An AFCI device with no receptacle if such thing is available would work though.
Should it be a "Try Me" face then?How can it be blank face when it has a test and a reset button on the face?
