arc fault devices

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No, and it would not be that helpful if your running NM, the NEC requires the entire circuit in NM to be AFCI protected not just the outlet.
 
When AFCIs were first proposed, manufacturers started designing AFCI receptacles. Then someone noted, as Iwire stated, the circuit must be protected. So the R&D was shelved and AFCI CBs were made instead.

I heard prototypes were manufactured. It would be fun to see one.
 
Thought there was some sort of exception added in 05 that had it ok to use an ark fault device in a receptacle only if within 6 ft of the overcurrent means and run in metal conduit for that within 6 foot. But still, I never heard or saw an actual afci outlet.
 
macmikeman said:
Thought there was some sort of exception added in 05 that had it ok to use an ark fault device in a receptacle only if within 6 ft of the overcurrent means and run in metal conduit for that within 6 foot. But still, I never heard or saw an actual afci outlet.
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It is still in the '08 NEC. The 6' portion was removed. If RMC,IMC,EMT or steel AC cable is used, a combination-type AFCI receptacle can be used at the 1st outlet to protect the rest of the circuit.

Rather a moot point if AFCI receptacles don't exist.
 
no, not rite off hand. but you can just put a arc fault breaker used now by code for bedrooms on the circuit in question. hell, i would put them in for the whole house if they are that good at preventing fires and are safer than regular breakers.
 
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