AFCI in Home Office...

[svh19044]

This is the third job where new copy/scan machines don't play nice with the AFCI.

Oddly enough, the first job was Siemens, second was CH, and today's job was a Square D QO, so I covered some different manufacturers. All three were 20amp circuits dedicated to receptacles within the office.

Are there any work arounds for the future? Any possibility of adding an exception to the code for the next cycle of semi-permanent home offices (built in desks)? All three jobs were attic conversions, so I understand the future possibility of someone changing the home office in to a playroom/bedroom/nursery, but with built in countertops and book shelves, it makes it a bit more permanent.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

You can always write a proposal but I doubt it will get anywhere. Try using ferrite filters.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Perhaps I should state that if all items have been checked then contact the manufacturer and ask them for their advice. I have used a different generation afci that worked when others didn't but the last time they sent me ferrite filters which worked like a charm when we had trouble with TV's. I guess you should make sure these are okay to use with scanners and make sure you gte the ones they suggest. IMO, I would go with a different afci first.

 

[ptonsparky]

You might try a tvss device at the scanner. I had some luck with that a few years ago when testing misc items at my shop.