[RFI] Inquiry - AFCI RFI?

[Rob Atkinson]

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