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Please Note:
Mark Thorman is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Has anyone come across a tester that tests for an arc fault condition. If we have circuit breakers that will trip when an arc fault occurs why don't we (or do we) have a handheld tester with the same ability.
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The manufacturer recommends using the test button on the breaker itself.
____________________________________________ "An Education, not just an Inspection" Larry Kage Lake Ann (Traverse City), Michigan 49650 231 929 3525 Professional Inspector and Infrared Thermographer serving the Traverse City, Michigan area and beyond. ITC/FLIR CERTIFIED BUILDING SCIENCES THERMOGRAPHER ITC/FLIR CERTIFIED LEVEL 1 THERMOGRAPHER
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IF YOUR INSPECTOR IS NOT USING THERMAL IMAGING, YOU'RE NOT GETTING THE WHOLE PICTURE ℠ Jeff PopeJPI Home Inspection Service Santa Clarita CA (661) 212-0738 Santa Clarita Home Inspection http://www.MyInspector.net |
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From Siemens:
http://www2.sea.siemens.com/Products...and-heldtester How do I test to determine if my AFCI circuit breaker is functioning properly? To test an AFCI, make sure there is power to the load center, or panelboard. Turn the AFCI handle to the "ON" position. Press the blue test button. Pressing the test button simulates an arc to the AFCI sensing electronics, causing the breaker to trip. The AFCI breaker is functioning properly when the circuit is interrupted and the handle moves to the tripped center position. To reset, turn the AFCI off and turn it on again. If the AFCI does not trip when the test button is pressed, it should be replaced. Refer to a qualified electrician for servicing. You should test your AFCI breaker monthly to insure protection against electrical arcing faults. Should an AFCI breaker trip when using a hand-held tester? To clarify, these devices are only indicators and not "testers." Please see the attached letter from UL that addresses this issue. Click Here The hand-held indicators currently on the market, do not generate a genuine arc and, therefore, the only true way to verify the operation of any AFCI (Branch Feeder and Combination Type), regardless of brand, is to use the Push-to-Test button. ____________________________________________ "An Education, not just an Inspection" Larry Kage Lake Ann (Traverse City), Michigan 49650 231 929 3525 Professional Inspector and Infrared Thermographer serving the Traverse City, Michigan area and beyond. ITC/FLIR CERTIFIED BUILDING SCIENCES THERMOGRAPHER ITC/FLIR CERTIFIED LEVEL 1 THERMOGRAPHER
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Please Note:
Mark Thorman is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
I'm not looking for an afci tester, I'm looking for something that I can plugin to an outlet or at the breaker to determine if an acr fault condition exists on a typical circuit.
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brian winkle is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
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I think the easiest way would just be to install AFCI breakers. |
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Please Note:
Mark Thorman is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
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I may add a caution regarding older recepticles and switches to my reports. www.MauiHomeInspections.com |
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