Why are Arc Fault Breaker so expensive?

Dec 22, 2003 0 Replies

Hello,



I am thinking of doing some electrical work. I now see the NEC states Arc Fault Breakers are required for bedrooms. Why are they so expensive? They are 10 times more than a normal breaker?



Thanks Mike :)


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