MRubenzahl
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My Dad used to say, "You had to play with it until it broke, didn't you!"
Well, yes, I did.
I pressed the little yellow TEST button on an AFCI circuit breaker and it did as it should, tripped the breaker. I flipped it back on and damn! It feels like it's on but the circuit is dead.
My questions:
1. I assume the breaker needs replacement, yes? I can't imagine what else might be the issue.
2. Just curious: Is this a known thing? I seem to recall that older AFCI units are unreliable. This one is about 12 years old.
3. What should I buy to replace it? I can DIY this but anything I should know (other than turn off the power!)? To buy one, I am guessing the spec is: "Eaton AFCI type BRAF, 15 amp." But I see several possible models at Home Depot or Amazon, not sure what to get.
4. I assume I should replace with AFCI and not something lesser (and maybe more reliable?).
Thanks all! And yes, Dad, I had to play with it.
Well, yes, I did.
I pressed the little yellow TEST button on an AFCI circuit breaker and it did as it should, tripped the breaker. I flipped it back on and damn! It feels like it's on but the circuit is dead.
My questions:
1. I assume the breaker needs replacement, yes? I can't imagine what else might be the issue.
2. Just curious: Is this a known thing? I seem to recall that older AFCI units are unreliable. This one is about 12 years old.
3. What should I buy to replace it? I can DIY this but anything I should know (other than turn off the power!)? To buy one, I am guessing the spec is: "Eaton AFCI type BRAF, 15 amp." But I see several possible models at Home Depot or Amazon, not sure what to get.
4. I assume I should replace with AFCI and not something lesser (and maybe more reliable?).
Thanks all! And yes, Dad, I had to play with it.