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AFCI protection is for bedrooms, until the 2008 code kicks in, GFCI
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But it won't hurt anything to be above code right? The two provide
different types of protection. I've got the gfci covered




Please, what *is* an AFCI? (First time I've seen that name.)

And how does it differ from a GFCI?






And, what's the 2008-code that's gonna kick in sometime?






I don't know. You could be creating a situation that may cause nuisance
tripping

How so?


Thanks!

David