arc fault tripping on a motor load

[dodgelectric]

Has anyone had experience with an arc fauklt circuit tripping on a motor load - in particular a vacuum (due to the arcing of the brushes).

I'd appreciate any feedback.

thanks

 

[bphgravity]

Re: arc fault tripping on a motor load

Yes, this has been discused frequently on this Forum. Perform a search and you will find many persons have experienced this problem.

ITE Siemens produced a letter to me indicating certain conditions that may cause the arc-fault to perform poorly. Perhaps you can obtain a similar statement from the manufacturer of the arc fault you mention.