[RFI] Arc-fault breakers

[Thomas Hoyer]

When I (personally) redid my kitchen three years ago I installed two new circuits that have AFCI breakers. I have had no issues with them tripping. I operate HF, CW and run about 200 watts.
TomW3TA


-----Original Message-----
From: EDWARDS, EDDIE J via RFI <rfi at contesting.com>
To: 'Dennis Monticelli' <dennis.monticelli at gmail.com>; rfi at contesting.com <rfi at contesting.com>
Sent: Mon, Feb 24, 2020 9:27 am
Subject: Re: [RFI] Arc-fault breakers

An electrician friend of mine told me the ARC-fault breakers are now required in National Electric Code 2020.  He said it's a disaster for the customers and a big money maker for the electricians.  

It's not just RF that trips these, it's any appliances that are plugged into the circuit.  It's required for all kitchen appliances and washer and dryers.  Problem is, ACR-fault breakers used to say right on the box, "Do not use with motors."  They probably think they solved that problem, but in fact have not.  

If NEC requirements are required for all changes and remodel projects, I suggest doing your own electrical work like I just did on a kitchen remodel.  Other you will need to change them anyway out after the electrician is gone.  

73, de ed -K0iL

-----Original Message-----
From: RFI On Behalf Of Dennis Monticelli
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2020 1:31 AM
To: rfi at contesting.com
Subject: [RFI] Arc-fault breakers

I am remodeling kitchen and bath.  The new electrical code here in CA requires a number of things that are potentially harmful to our hobby.  For example the use of arc-fault breakers.  I know that one of the techniques for identifying arcs involves detecting broadband RF.  Does anyone have any experience with transmissions false triggering these devices?

Dennis AE6C
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