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Re: [RFI] Inquiry - AFCI RFI?

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Subject: Re: [RFI] Inquiry - AFCI RFI?
From: Rob Atkinson <ranchorobbo@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2023 05:37:22 -0500
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The last time I had my electrician in here to pull wire etc., (we
always have lively conversations), AFCIs came up.  My house is too old
to have them but I have GFIs.  Those are enough of a PITA.  Anyway, he
told me in most cases the need for AFCIs is BS.  It has to do with
stuff like curtains catching on fire with a vacuum cleaner or
something, one of those over reactions by bureaucrats to a tiny number
of incidents.  But now, I guess they are required in new construction.
He told me if any cause a problem, replace them with regular outlets.
Save the ACFIs and put them back in before selling the house.  They
just sound like nanny state overkill to me.

Rob
K5UJ
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