15 Amp Single-Pole AFCI Circuit Breaker

The GE Q-Line 15 Amp 1 in. Frame Single-Pole Arc Fault Combination Circuit Breaker detects arc faults in both parallel and series wiring. The circuit breaker has a tin-plated copper stab to create a reliable, permanent and corrosion-resistant connection. The unit has a dedicated calibration screw which is cemented to prevent shifting. The attached screw creates a stable calibration for optimum performance. The breaker case is made of heat-resistant thermoset for stability and structural integrity.

The GE 20 Amp 1 in. Single-Pole AFCI Circuit Breaker has a plug-in design for an easy installation. This breaker features an AFCI to help detect and mitigate arc faults in series wiring. The ANSI-certified and CSA and UL-listed breaker has tin-plated copper stabs to create reliable, permanent and corrosion-resistant connections.

The 2014 National Electric Code has mandated Ground Fault and Arc Fault circuit protection on many 15 Amp and 20 Amp kitchen and laundry circuits. General Electric and apposes Dual Function Circuit Interrupter (DFCI) offers both Ground Fault and Combination Arc Fault (GFCI and Amp; CAFCI) protection in a simple to apply and cost-effective solution. GFCI protection guards against ground faults are an effective means of preventing electrical shocks. GFCI circuit breakers accomplish this by detecting when current is "leaking" somewhere outside its intended path. If your body provides the path to ground for this "leakage" you could be burned, shocked or even electrocuted. CAFCI protection guards against damage or fires which can result from arcing and sparking that can arise from deteriorated wires, poor connections and breaches in wire insulation. With more than 67,000 home fires claiming more than 485 lives and injuring 2,300 victims annually, the added safety provided by CAFCI protection is an important step forward in reducing this risk.

The Combination Type AFCI differs from the Branch/Feeder AFCI in its ability to detect series arcing faults. The Branch/Feeder AFCI can only detect line-to-neutral and line-to-ground arcing faults. Combination AFCIs provide protection against the high-energy parallel (line-to-neutral and line-to-ground) arcing and low-energy series arcing. "Combination" does not mean an AFCI + GFCI. Combination = parallel + series arcing. Combination AFCIs protect downstream branch circuit wiring, cord sets and power supply cords. Siemens Combination Type AFCI trip indicators provide a valuable analysis tool to help electricians pinpoint the type of trip. These indicators are in the form of LEDs that appear near the handle of the breaker. The LED indications will appear for 5 seconds each time the AFCI is turned on up to 30 days after the last trip.