The Leviton AFTR2 AFCI receptacle can help protect your home and property from the hazards of arc-faults by identifying and reacting to potentially dangerous arc-faults within a homes electrical system, which includes: branch circuit wiring within walls, fixtures, appliances, equipment, and extension cords.
The device features a TEST and RESET button on the face of the receptacle; offering homeowners the convenience of localized control. The Leviton OBC AFCI Receptacle provides feed-through protection and is able to detect downstream parallel and series arc-faults as well as upstream series arc-faults.
Arc-faults can occur anywhere in a homes electrical system and are linked to starting fires.
What Causes Arc-Faults?
Arc-faults can occur anywhere in the homes electrical system including: damaged wiring within walls, loose electrical connections, brittle or heat-damaged cords, or in damaged or malfunctioning electrical cords. Due to the fact that arc-faults are generally not visible, it is important to have a means of detecting a potential problem. The Leviton OBC AFCI Receptacle is a smart solution as it installs easily in a standard wall box, can protect against the sources of arc-faults that may not be visible, and can be used in either new construction or in retrofit applications.
What is Arc-Fault Protection?
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) were developed to help combat the dangers associated with arc-faults.
- AFCIs are designed to detect a wide range of arc-faults to help reduce the likelihood of the electrical system being an ignition source of a fire
- AFCIs function by cutting off
