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> Starting in the 2008 code AFCIs will be required on all 15 & 20A 120V
> residential branch circuits. Coincidentally these will be the new AFCIs
> that include series arc detection that aren't yet on the market - large
> numbers of devices with inadequate field experience will be installed.
> In this instance perhaps you aren't hard enough on the NEC. It
> will be interesting if all the panel manufacturers even have the new
> AFCIs by 2008.
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> At least the AFCIs out there now have a track record. Advice about not
> volunteering sounds much better for the new AFCIs.
I guess I don't understand WTF is going on.
A "series" fault is, exactly, what?
My hope is that the gadgets detect a loose connection that might result in
something overheating.
What, exactly, DOES the gadget detect?