On Fri, 22 Oct 2004 12:47:40 GMT, "cm"
wrote:

Can some one please educate me on arc fault breakers. Wha t is there
purpose? What are some of the reasons one might trip in a new house?

Thanks,


Designed to shut down if an arc is detected, aka a short between hot
and neutral caused by wire damage. They will trip if you do something
as simple as plugging a small fluorescent light when it is already
turned on. Their main purpose is to drive up the cost of new
construction; additional safety is just a side benefit.