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• Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs) are devices that protect specifically against arc faults. They automatically trip a circuit when they detect dangerous electric arcs. They are compact, modular devices that are easily installed in electrical panels along with other protective equipment.

• 1. Remove Your Current Circuit Breaker. Take out the circuit breaker that needs to be replaced. You should notice a black wire connecting it,so be ...
• 2. Disconnect the Wire.
• 3. Connect the AFCI Circuit Breaker.
• 4. Connect the AFCI Circuit Breaker’s White Wire.
• 5. Install Your AFCI Circuit Breaker.

• An AFCI is a product that is designed to detect a wide range of arcing electrical faults to help reduce the electrical system from being an ignition source of a fire. Conventional overcurrent protective devices do not detect low level hazardous arcing currents that have the potential to initiate electrical fires.

• Follow the black wire you just disconnected up to where the cable enters the box.
• Follow the white wire from the same cable, which means it is part of the same circuit, back to the neutral bus bar, and disconnect it.
• Turn the AFCI breaker handle to the off position.
• Loosen the two breaker terminal screws.

Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs) are devices that protect specifically against arc faults. They automatically trip a circuit when they detect dangerous electric arcs. They are compact, modular devices that are easily installed in electrical panels along with other protective equipment.

5 Steps to Installing AFCI Circuit Breakers.

• 1. Remove Your Current Circuit Breaker. Take out the circuit breaker that needs to be replaced. You should notice a black wire connecting it, so be ...
• 2. Disconnect the Wire.
• 3. Connect the AFCI Circuit Breaker.
• 4. Connect the AFCI Circuit Breaker’s White Wire.
• 5. Install Your AFCI Circuit Breaker.

An AFCI is a product that is designed to detect a wide range of arcing electrical faults to help reduce the electrical system from being an ignition source of a fire. Conventional overcurrent protective devices do not detect low level hazardous arcing currents that have the potential to initiate electrical fires.

• For just the AFCI breaker part, without any professional installation factored in, the costs can range anywhere from $25 to $45 , but if you were to need a professional electrician to install one, then the costs, depending on the scope of the job could increase to as much as $165 to $290 for a straightforward install or replacement.

• AFCI protection is currently required for all 15 and 20 amp branch circuits providing power to outlets* in residential family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, and similar rooms or areas.