Would it help and would it be within code to put the wires through a few turns
on a Mix 31 ferrite core? It may not be practical due to space limitations to
do so with an outlet mounted AFCI, but in a panel I'd think there ought to be
room for such.
Jim K8MR
-----Original Message-----
From: David Eckhardt <davearea51a@gmail.com>
To: Rob Atkinson <ranchorobbo@gmail.com>
Cc: rfi <rfi@contesting.com>
Sent: Fri, Mar 17, 2023 1:12 pm
Subject: Re: [RFI] Inquiry - AFCI RFI?
Rob, we got the same advice from our electrician when we had our home
built. I asked about RFI and susceptibility to RF fields. He knew all
about it. Same advice. I just tolerate the problems they cause. We have
one light switch in the master bath that is extremely problematic. Why
they are not de-bounced is beyond me. Oh......I think I could take a
guess..........:$$$.
Dave - WØLEV
Dave - WØLEV
On Fri, Mar 17, 2023 at 10:37 AM Rob Atkinson <ranchorobbo@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
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