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   Message 712 of 2,547   
   stryped1@yahoo.com to stry...@yahoo.com   
   Re: ARC fault breakers   
   09 Apr 13 05:05:59   
   
   On Monday, April 8, 2013 1:15:17 PM UTC-5, stry...@yahoo.com wrote:   
   > I know they are now code for most rooms in a house. Is it a good idea to   
   replace the "regular" circuit breakers in my home with arc faults? Is it ok to   
   install an arc fault on a GFCI circuit? I am thinking it might prevent a fire   
   someday in the future?   
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   > Do these things cause nusicence tripping when using a vacuum cleaner or   
   other sparking device?   
      
   Is it bad to tape a wire nut? I actually always do this, even in switches. I   
   wrap the wire nut in electrical tape. I guess I am anal. Are there any   
   situations where taping a wire nut is bad?   
      
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