Sisterlimonpot
Premium Member
Alright, So I just set up my tank again and it just so happens that the outlets are on a circuit that has an AFCI circuit breaker.
I have read some literature about them and they are vague when it comes to using them in lieu of GFCI.
I understand that the AFCI is meant to prevent fires by detecting shorts, thus tripping the CB and GFCI are mainly to prevent a person from being shocked when they are part of the short circuit path, my question is:
Can I be safe to use just the AFCI or do I need to replace the wall outlet with a GFCI as well?
I have read some literature about them and they are vague when it comes to using them in lieu of GFCI.
I understand that the AFCI is meant to prevent fires by detecting shorts, thus tripping the CB and GFCI are mainly to prevent a person from being shocked when they are part of the short circuit path, my question is:
Can I be safe to use just the AFCI or do I need to replace the wall outlet with a GFCI as well?