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This weeks information will introduce you to new types of circuit breakers.  Most manufacturers have come up with the combination AFCI (Arc Fault) and GFCI (Ground Fault) breaker to keep up with the changing technology in the NEC.  Although here in Florida we have not adopted the 2014 NEC there are specific applications for branch circuitry that will require both Arc Fault and Ground Fault protection on the same circuit. 

When out in the field doing inspections and  I mention that these products are available, some are surprised that these types of devices even exist , “a circuit breaker that has both GFCI and AFCI protection.”  Wow!    

Use the two links below to get more information about these new and innovative products.

http://www.schneider-electric.us/en/product-range/62274-qo-dual-function-circuit-breakers/?parent-category-id=50300&parent-subcategory-id=50310

http://w3.usa.siemens.com/powerdistribution/us/en/product-portfolio/circuit-breakers/residential-circuit-breakers/pages/dual-function.aspx?stc=usem100037&sp_source=usem100037&s_kwcid=AL!464!3!75015126419!p!!g!!gfci%20protection&ef_id=VE5iKAAAAe1w7URX:20150816125504:s

Till next week work safe and be safe.

Jake