What is an AFCI? Why are Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters Important?
PURPOSE OF AFCI! DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AFCI, GFCI and CIRCUIT BREAKER? Why are arc fault circuit interrupters important? What is the difference between a parallel arc and a series arc? What is a combination type circuit breaker. What is a dual function circuit breaker? This video uses demonstrations and animations to explain all about AFCIs and how they work.
00:29 What is a GFCI?
00:50 What does a circuit breaker do?
1:04 What is an AFCI?
1:20 What is electrical arcing?
1:45 How does arcing cause electrical fires?
2:04 What is parallel arcing?
2:17 What is series arcing?
2:38 What does buzzing on a light switch or electrical receptacle mean?
3:15 What is a combination AFCI breaker?
3:23 What is a dual function circuit breaker?
3:45 Where are AFCIs required?
4:35 How much do AFCI breakers cost?
4:42 Summary of AFCIs
5:02 How effective are AFCIs in preventing house fires?