While they claim to do amazing things i still wouldn't recommend doing it... It kinda scares me...
I believe the NEC requires AFCI in bedrooms also.Sounds like another way to rip people off?
"patented" this and that.
"no blue sparks", and other things said are very vague in how they are achieved.
In Canada arc-fault circuit breakers are mandatory (for new installs) in sleeping areas of a residential occupancy. This prevents pretty much any of the things they talk about.
And most power-strips are made of insulating materials for the majority now-a-days anyways.
I'd rather just use a GFCI and have done with it. A good cheap effective solution, and if you throw in an AFCI you protect against arcs too (however sometimes switches and other things such as motors will set these off).
I have never seen any power strip or outlet at least in my area that has arc protection. and the only time I've ever seen water fault breakers is when its within 2 feet from a water source.
Im pretty sure GFCIS are pretty standard in garages, kitchens, bathrooms, pool areas, outdoor outlets, and maybe basements where im from, and since GFCI protection usually only requires one outlet to have the device in it, and most rooms have several connected outlets for one circuit, my guess is most new installs just go GFCI for the entire house. Doesnt really cost that much more and its a bit safer.
New AFCI and GFCI regulations are in the 2008 edition of the NEC.
It is up to each state as to when (or if) they adopt it.
Top 10 Changes in NEC 2008 | 2008 NEC
New AFCI and GFCI regulations are in the 2008 edition of the NEC.
It is up to each state as to when (or if) they adopt it.
Top 10 Changes in NEC 2008 | 2008 NEC
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