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Will an arc fault circuit interrupter (or AFCI) breaker interfere with the operation of a ground fault circuit interruptor (GFCI)?

Yes
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No
62%
Not sure
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Question: Will an arc fault circuit interrupter (or AFCI) breaker interfere with the operation of a ground fault circuit interruptor (GFCI)?
Top Answer (62% of 37 votes): No.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Unless you buy a combination circuit breaker that does both arco and t f I
Alltypes electric llc
Answer: Yes
Explanation: AFCI will not interrupter the gfci
Daylight Electrical Contractors, LLC
Answer: No
Explanation: If the afci is the first breaker on the circuit then that arc protection will carry down the line. The same is true for a gfci.
Ross Electric Company
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Answer: No
Explanation: The electrical characteristics of the two are different. They work together for total protection.
ElectriTech, Inc.
Answer: No
Explanation: They make them combo now
Roche Electric & Consulting
Answer: No
Explanation: They operate on different safety principals that compliment each other.
Aegis Electric LLC
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Answer: No
Explanation: A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) was designed to protect people and equipment from electrical shock. An Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) was designed to detect arcing faults in wiring, appliances and equipment, preventing electrical fires.
My Electrician
Answer: No
Explanation: Arc fault / GFCI breakers and devices are currently being used and is recommended and required to be installed.
Seabreeze Electric
Answer: No
Explanation: You can have both
Gacem Electric
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Answer: Yes
Explanation: They should not cross paths
Advanced Electrical and Energy
Answer: No
Explanation: They provide more protection together.
LED Electrical Services
Answer: No
Explanation: with recent NEC changes some areas require both. AFCI breaker is about $40-$60 each,, GFI about $20
DiBiagio Electrical Construction llc
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