View Full Version : Availability of 2 Pole Arc Fault Breakers
altec11
Sep 4, 2008, 12:28 PM
I have two 240 V circuits that run from the house to the garage. I would like to install arc fault type breakers on each of those circuits. I have read tkrussels posting of Sept. 15, 2007 and believe I am looking for a 2 pole with neutral arc fault breaker to replace the current tied double breaker. Do they make those in 30 Amp and 40 Amp sizes?
I have found some straight GFI types listed but not arc fault.
stanfortyman
Sep 4, 2008, 02:42 PM
Arc faults only come in 15 and 20 amp. Two-poles are available, but are hard to find.
I have to ask, WHY in the world would you want to do this??
ballengerb1
Sep 4, 2008, 02:54 PM
Arc faults are most commonly installed in a bedroom, GFCI in a garage, bathroom or kitchen. Try to answer Stanfortyu's question for us.
altec11
Sep 4, 2008, 03:23 PM
Arc faults only come in 15 and 20 amp. Two-poles are available, but are hard to find.
I have to ask, WHY in the world would you want to do this??????
The 240V run is over an unheated breezeway and into a garage that is not sealed the best. I know there are occasionally mice out there and it seemed the prudent thing to do in case they decided to chew on the wires.
ANBElectric
Oct 8, 2008, 09:13 AM
[QUOTE=stanfortyman;1256072]Arc faults only come in 15 and 20 amp. Two-poles are available, but are hard to find.
Arc fault breaker 20A/2poles how mucht cost and where I can found it
stanfortyman
Oct 8, 2008, 02:38 PM
Try a real electrical supply house. They can give you the best answer to this.