Testing AFCI's
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bphgravity
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Re: Testing AFCI's
Push the test button on the device itself or use a listed AFCI plug in tester.
Push the test button on the device itself or use a listed AFCI plug in tester.
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- Bremerton, Washington
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Re: Testing AFCI's
The AFCI test button only tests the internal circuitry. An AFCI tester actually creates an arc.
The AFCI test button only tests the internal circuitry. An AFCI tester actually creates an arc.
wayne123
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- North Carolina
Re: Testing AFCI's
Ideal makes an AFCI tester. It costs about $215. Greenlee also has one but I don't know how much it costs.
Ideal makes an AFCI tester. It costs about $215. Greenlee also has one but I don't know how much it costs.
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