From a new construction to a handyman special, every home should have industry-leading arc-fault protection against electrical fires. Leviton safety solutions include AFCI Duplex Receptacles, Blank Face, Combination with Switch, AFCI Circuit Breakers, Dual Function AFCI/GFCI Circuit Breakers, Smart AFCI Circuit Breakers (circuit breakers are designed exclusively for use in the Leviton Load Center).
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Slim Design
Impact Resistant
Terminals Withstand High-Torque
Patented Reset Lock
Back and Side Wire
Tamper-Resistant Shutters
Dual Function Indicator Light
Standard Self-Ground Clip
Precision trip technology ensures precise tripping, even in extreme temperature ranges
Line-side powered LEDs remain lit, even when a circuit breaker is tripped, for easy identification of the type of fault
Optional Wi-Fi® or Ethernet connectivity with the My Leviton app.
By detecting hazardous arc-faults & responding by interrupting power, Leviton AFCI receptacles & circuit breakers help reduce the likelihood of the home's electrical system being an ignition source of a fire.
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What are Arc-Faults?
An arc-fault is an unintentional arcing condition in a circuit. Arcing creates high intensity heating at the point of the arc, resulting in burning particles that can exceed 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit and may over time ignite surrounding material such as wood framing or insulation.
There are two types of potentially dangerous arcs – parallel arcs and series arcs.
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What Causes Arc-Faults?
Often unseen, arc faults can occur anywhere in the home's electrical system including:
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