fluorescent luminaire used on Arc fault

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JJWalecka

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Can a fluorescent luminaire be used on Arc fault feed branch circuits. I have tried to install them to my dismay. Is there a certain kind that will work with an Arc fault Circuit Breaker. Thank you for the input.

Justin W.
 
Re: fluorescent luminaire used on Arc fault

Every house that we do has fluorscent closet lights on AFCI Bedroom circuts.

We have not encountered one problem.
 
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Lukewarmwater,

Maybe it was the type I used. I was told that other Electricians have used flurescent luminaire with no problem either. Thank you for your time.

Justin W.
 
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I think I might only be installing electronic ballasts on my AFCI's. Perhaps you have been using magnetic? (I'm grasping, I haven't encountered a magnetic ballast tripping an AFCI in a long time.

Early Siemens hated fluorescents, but they fixed that. :D
 
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For what it's worth! :D

Justin, I'm not sure if I welcomed you, but welcome. You are the most polite dude here. :D
 
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Afci`s can be a troubleshooting nightmare,Neurtal to ground faults are the biggest problem.Any load and they trip.A 3 wire Nm that has the cable assy cut close to the bare CU In a switch box will trip an afci :D
 
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Allenwayne thank you for your time. Georgestolz thank you for your feedback and compliment. I try to be respectful as long as people are respectful to me. :D

Justin W.
 
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