Aliu-G
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Which electrical device (GFCI or AFCI) is more effective to use in the house in protection in according to 2017 NEC, house electrical safety equipment?
AFCI or GFCI
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ptonsparky
Tom
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Gives your thoughts...
then use the search function for both terms and see if that clears any thing up.
then use the search function for both terms and see if that clears any thing up.
Aliu-G
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AFCI or GFCI
GFCI- Ground-Fault-Circuit-Interrupter protection for personnel shall be provided in article 210.8(A)through (E) and shall be installed in a readily accessible location.
AFCI- in article 210.12 Arch-Fault-Circuit- Interrupter protection shall be provided as required 210.12 (A),(B),(C) and (D) and shall be installed in a readily accessible location.
GFCI- Ground-Fault-Circuit-Interrupter protection for personnel shall be provided in article 210.8(A)through (E) and shall be installed in a readily accessible location.
ptonsparky
Tom
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How do either of these statements show which is more “effective” per your OP?
electrofelon
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Note that you cant choose between GFCI and AFCI. There are requirements for each. Some locations need both.
kwired
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I can't believe this would be a question that would be asked for a student to answer.
AFCI and GFCI are two different things designed to do perform two different functions. Sure there are some similarities and that does confuse some people, but read up on what they are and what each was intended to do.
AFCI and GFCI are two different things designed to do perform two different functions. Sure there are some similarities and that does confuse some people, but read up on what they are and what each was intended to do.
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