How Do You Install An AFCI Breaker?
An AFCI breaker is similar in form and function to the more familiar GFCI, but it serves a different purpose. AFCIs (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters) are designed to immediately interrupt voltage delivery if an arc fault is detected. If an arc fault occurs on a circuit that is not protected by an AFCI breaker, the event could result in a house fire. If you want to add arc fault protection on one of your circuits, here is how to install an AFCI breaker. First and foremost, if you are afraid of working with electricity, this job is not for you! Call an experienced electrician. However, if you are comfortable working in or around your electric panel box, then you can easily perform this job. Respect the electricity and follow these instructions and you’ll have this job finished in just a few minutes. Determine which circuit you are planning on protecting and purchase the properly rated AFCI breaker for that line. For example, if the existing breaker is rated at 20 amps, then be sure you pu
