[RFI] Arc-fault breakers

[tony.kaz at verizon.net]

Ken,
Tnx for the info. I received a couple replies to this and I learned
something new today. Mine are just GFI's.
Tony

-----Original Message-----
From: Kenneth G. Gordon <kgordon2006 at frontier.com> 
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2020 2:50 PM
To: tony.kaz at verizon.net; rfi at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [RFI] Arc-fault breakers

On 24 Feb 2020 at 14:37, Tony via RFI wrote:

> Isn't the main purpose to prevent getting shocked, particularly where 
> there is a potential for a wet area?
> I have had GFI outlets and breakers for years and never a problem with 
> tripping, when they weren't supposed to trip. And I run full power at 
> times from 10-160M. Once a year I use the GFI tester to check that 
> they are all working.
> 73,
> N2TK, Tony

Tony:

We are not talking about GFCIs (Ground Fault Circuit Interruptors). 

We are talking about the newer AFCIs, or Arc Fault Circuit Interruptors,
which are a completely different device for completely different purposes.

As an old (very old) electrician, with experience with both, the AFCIs are
totally unnecessary and HUGELY problem causing....at least in an RF
environment and in their present configuration.

Ken W7EKB