Would anyone have an explanation why about 50 homes in neighboring subdivisions have AFCI breakers tripping around the same time frame? Homes are around 7 years old, assuming multiple electricians & builders, no storms around the time. All services in the area that I have seen are Square D, some QO & some Homeline.
Afci breakers tripping
- Thread starter Halsam
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LarryFine
Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
- Location
- Henrico County, VA
- Occupation
- Electrical Contractor
synchro
Senior Member
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Occupation
- EE
Are these overhead or underground services, or some of each type?
AC\DC
Senior Member
- Location
- Florence,Oregon,Lane
- Occupation
- EC
I bet it’s the cell towers, or like dog said ham radio.
There a subdivision near a police station and they mess with fan controllers and the older afci.
There a subdivision near a police station and they mess with fan controllers and the older afci.
AC\DC
Senior Member
- Location
- Florence,Oregon,Lane
- Occupation
- EC
When I replaced with new style next to police station it stoped tripping.
ddbear
Member
- Location
- Southern California
- Occupation
- Designer
Because AFCI breakers are a scam. I'm looking forward to the day when NEC realizes they were duped by manufacturers looking for profits and drops the requirement for these "cry wolf" devices.
letgomywago
Senior Member
- Location
- Washington state and Oregon coast
- Occupation
- residential electrician
Unfortunately that'll be the same day that nothing causes cancer in California and people can no longer do frivolous law suits. The horrific damage is done
4x4dually
Senior Member
- Location
- Stillwater, OK
- Occupation
- Electrical Engineer/ Ex-Electrician
Amen, Brother...(or sister, I really don't know by username) Preach.