AFCI can I use it in a power cord that runs garden items like lawn mowers and tools like power saws?

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AFCI can I use it in a power cord that runs garden items like lawnmowers and tools like power saws? Are there any (recommendations please) that will work?) and will not trip unnecessarily due to electric noise/arcing?

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Hello Martin.Hass,

I am uncertain exactly what you are asking. Are you able to share what exactly it is you are trying to accomplish?

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Thanks Nick, I am trying to build an electric cord with arc protection for use as a normal 12ov, 15A extension cord. I understand that I might have a problem with unintentional tripping if I use tools on the cord that have a high draw to start them and high electrical noise. Your thoughts?

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Hi Nick, sure.

I am trying to build an extension cord with a PCB mounted surge protector, CB/on-off switch, GFCI and AFCI.

I am concerned that I cannot find a board mounted GFCI (mbe I can find the components to a GFCI and build one???) and I am concerned that if I use an AFCI that it will give false trips while using noisy electrics such as a power saw on startup. Brent has also been of great help.

Thanks!

Martin

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Hello Martin,

The AFCI may have nuisance trips with the loads you are asking about using with it.

In regard to a circuit breaker with AFCI, I am really only seeing 3845-THQL1120DF-ND as an option.

For something that appears to be a bit closer to what you are looking for, you can see these GFCI options we have.