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The Arc Fault Detection Device… again.

whjohnson
Some humourous but valid observations on AFDDs, the state of the industry, the wiring regs and future amendment requirements.

He also attempts to build a AFFD tester which electrically tests rather than relying upon the mechanical action of the test button on the device itself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0ElFaKc_e8

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    I would echo Dave Z's comments. The IET is allowing itself to be brought into disrepute if it allows manufacturers to influence BS7671 and it's subsequent amendments.

    If this is truly the case, then it's once august reputation will taken as seriously as a manufacturer's marketing brochure.


    The questions must be - Is there really a problem with arcing in domestic installations?

    And, if so, then where is the real empirical evidence?

    Finally, Is a ADFDD fit for purpose in it's present guise?


    My answer would be an emphatic No to each.
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    I would echo Dave Z's comments. The IET is allowing itself to be brought into disrepute if it allows manufacturers to influence BS7671 and it's subsequent amendments.

    If this is truly the case, then it's once august reputation will taken as seriously as a manufacturer's marketing brochure.


    The questions must be - Is there really a problem with arcing in domestic installations?

    And, if so, then where is the real empirical evidence?

    Finally, Is a ADFDD fit for purpose in it's present guise?


    My answer would be an emphatic No to each.
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