Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter

The Arc Fault code changed on Jan 1,2008 to include combination-type AFCIs. Is this still for the bedroom only or is for every 120 branch in the home.

Wiring methods need a lot of improvement for arc fault to be consistently practical. I have done lots of troubleshooting, having to hunt and peck for causes of afci's tripping. Backstabbing devices causes trouble, as well as loose joints and in/out feeding receptacles. I favor pigtailing, side screws and attention to joints. I know time is $, but so are warranty calls. Sometimes I have to rework every box on a circuit and take down every light. Had to charge high bills when original cntr. was careless, job should have been done right 1st time.

after installing arc fault breakers in a new home the cieling fan motor and light kit to trip the breaker instantly. i've tried changing the fan but it continued. with the pull chains off and the switches on it does not trip telling me there is no ground fault. ???????

Arc fault breakers are more modern than the wiring methods used to wire most homes. Switches are still sparking inside,back stab wiring creates tripping. Moisture on outside walls with back stab wiring to outlets.The makers of devices has not cought up to the modern arc faults yet. Just like aluminum wire with no devices rated for it back in the '70s.But for the mean time I am making plenty of $$$ servicing these circuits.If people didn't iron in bedrooms and forget to turn them off arc faults wouldn't be around,or if people got ride of old refris's instead of putting them on wet cement floors GFCI's wouldn't be needed in garages.

Not sure when original article was written, but AFCI's are available at Menards. Checked at Lowes, but they only carry them in very large cities.