s-park-er
Member
- Location
- Oroville, CA
- Occupation
- Building mechanic - specialty problem-solver.
While working on a job, the question arose - Dual function circuit breakers or AFCI breaker with GFCI's where both are needed?
I have found in the past it was great to install GFCI breakers on outdoor receptacles, as weather can sometimes cause issues. Then came WR rated devices - still can be issues...
As AFCI has become nearly ubiquitous in residential installations, and GFCI devices are still called for in specific locations, I was curious as to your preferences on device types and layouts.
The HO in this case was concerned that if the receptacle was not GFCI and had a nuisance (or other) ground-fault trip, the simple press-to-reset would not be there and the end user might not know to check the breaker panel...
Another guy I knew (gov't employee) would install GFCI recept's at every location required, as that way any trip would only kill that location and could be easily diagnosed/reset.
Then there's the ever-improving dual-purpose receptacle device.
Let's see what all you guys prefer to install! GO!!
I have found in the past it was great to install GFCI breakers on outdoor receptacles, as weather can sometimes cause issues. Then came WR rated devices - still can be issues...
As AFCI has become nearly ubiquitous in residential installations, and GFCI devices are still called for in specific locations, I was curious as to your preferences on device types and layouts.
The HO in this case was concerned that if the receptacle was not GFCI and had a nuisance (or other) ground-fault trip, the simple press-to-reset would not be there and the end user might not know to check the breaker panel...
Another guy I knew (gov't employee) would install GFCI recept's at every location required, as that way any trip would only kill that location and could be easily diagnosed/reset.
Then there's the ever-improving dual-purpose receptacle device.
Let's see what all you guys prefer to install! GO!!