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  1. Sunadmn

    AFCI/GFCI tripped with LED light

    Howdy all! I have a very odd electrical issue that has me stumped. I recently had my sub panel updated and when we did that we brought everything up to code by adding combo AFCI/GFCI breakers. I have a branch circuit that runs the outlets in my three bathrooms, tow exterior outlets, and a...
  2. Jesse Salvatore

    3 Wire Fan/Light Legs and AFCI Breakers

    I understand that 3 wire circuits don't work with 'typical' AFCI breakers (must use 2-pole or specialized breakers), but want to ensure I am still following code with the following scenario: 2 wire from panel to switch box 2 separate switches in box (one for fan, one for fan's light) 3 wire...
  3. bingo

    my 100-Amp panel is full, new panel or add subpanel?

    The main panel for my 1600 sq ft. house is a 100-Amp Challenger SB10 12-space 20 circuit. The breakers are a mix of Challenger, Cutler-Hammer and Eaton BR type. The bedroom receptacles are on AFCI breakers. There is an inspection sticker on the box dated 2005, which was the time of a remodel and...
  4. GMrules

    AFCI Breakers in my Home Trip Randomly

    I have Home built in 2010, in NC. At random times for no reason the AFCI breakers are tripping. Various rooms trip for days then stop. I have pulled all the power strips, changed the wall switches to Cooper and cannot figure it out. These protect bedrooms, living room and bathroom lighting and...
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