Arc fault Breakers [RE-wrenches]

[Allan Sindelar]

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Ray,
It seems to me that if the inverter can't produce enough to operate a
tester, the inspector has to allow the home to pass without the test. I cite
two Code sections to support this:
690.3 says that in case of conflicting Code sections, 690 trumps.
690.10(A) specifically allows an inverter to supply current at levels below
the AC disconnect rating.
Therefore the Outback (and any listed inverter) passes, even if it can't
supply 70 amps AC.
Now, how are you fixed for doughnuts?
Allan at Positive Energy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray Walters" <walters at taosnet.com>

Is anyone having trouble with Arc Fault Breakers not working correctly
on Outback Power Inverters? The electrical inspector has flunked 2 jobs
(not our work) because his special tester isn't properly tripping the
Homeline brand AFI breakers for the bedroom circuits. The electrician
told me they work fine with their onboard self test.
Is this a problem with the Inspector's tester, the breaker, the
inverters, grounding/ bonding or.....????

Thanks for any feed back,

Ray Walters

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