Outback VFX with GFCI, AFCI, & 3 way switches [RE-wrenches]

Christopher Freitas --- OutBack Power cfreitas at outbackpower.com
Tue Aug 15 11:15:31 PDT 2006


Kelly -

I haven't heard any issues with AFCI (arc fault circuit interrupters) 
with our OutBack inverters - nor with three way switches.  I don't see 
why there would be any issues.  Can you provide the brands of the parts 
so we can test it here in the lab?

I am surprised that you are getting the AFCI tripping at all - my 
experience is that they are pretty worthless devices.  See the following 
Mike Holt article:

http://www.mikeholt.com/mojonewsarchive/AFCI-HTML/HTML/AFCI_-_Why_I_Have_a_Problem_With_It~20020801.htm


I guess you have a three way circuit connected to a bedroom outlet which 
then requires a AFCI then?  They are not required for hardwire lamp 
circuits (of course).  


Christopher Freitas
OutBack Power Systems, Inc.
cfreitas @ outbackpower.com  
www.outbackpower.com
Arlington WA USA
Tel 360 435 6030  


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