Here in Lansing, Mich, the city building code requires that floor outlets have to be 'arc fault' protected. Does this item meet that spec?
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My husband thinks it is a special breaker that has nothing to do with the floor outletitself.
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I don't know. If it isn't, could a breaker in the panel box serve the purpose?
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John: The floor outlet is just a box to contain the electrical receptacle. The arc fault protection is at the panel where (in your case of Lansing, MI) you must have an arc fault breaker protecting the circuit that you have used the receptacle box. The price for an arc fault breaker 15 or 20 amp at Home Depot runs about $20 - $40 depending on your breaker manufacturer. Hope this helps. If not, email back. Cheers: h.
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This truly need a designated circuit. If not you can't use any other devices on that circuit. It will trip breaker. I had one installed upstairs and downstairs a few yrs ago for ac and heat. I plugged it into a outlet with just my computer and cell phone charger on it and it tripped. It maxes out 15 amp circuit. But it work very well keeps 900 sq ft room nice and comfy.
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I've used mine in the rain many times, never an issue. The unit uses the ground pin on the outlet and has a breaker. I think they kept safety in mind with outdoor use.
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it is not a ground fault device. So basically the answer is no.It doesn't protect any better than a normal outlet with the same value circuit breaker would.If the circuit breaker on the circuit it is plugged into is a higher value it can provide some additional protection.It is also internally connected to the ground it is plugged into.If it is plugged into a poor ground then this can contribute to both shock problems as well as interference/noise problems.
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What I've noticed is that brass floor outlet covers are not exactly the same from brand to brand. so those holes differ. But yes, the outlet goes in a single gang box.
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Indoor outlets (except for the bathrooms) rarely have Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFI/GFCI). Outdoor outlets MUST have them, by the National Electrical Code. You would be wise to buy a short plug-in GFCI (or whatever the new model's called) at the hardware store to protect yourself from getting shocked if something happens to the cord outside.
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This outlet set, I believe, meets UL standards. More importantly, most local and state building codes forbid non Romex type power lines running behind wallboards , ie through the walls. The Arlington box is one of several devices that meet this standard. I used 14 g Romex to connect the outlets with the external line cord. I could then plug it into a surge suppressor for safety. In addition I added 2.5 Carlon tubing (Smurf Tubing) in order to fascilitate feeding the low voltage cables. This is additional fire safety, but more importantly facilitated threading all the cables through the wall and allows removal and replacement in the future. The boxes are well designed, are rugged and tolerate a lot of pulling and tugging. They are recessed and allow the plugs to recess so the TV will mount close to the wall. The plastic/ rubber dampers also allow easy threading of lines while blocking air leaks. This is very important if your walls have outside exposure as through the attic, etc. The building code might make for a violation when getting inspections for mortgages or when selling the home. True a fire would probably be bad if out of compliance.
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From what I understand, there shouldn't be an issue. The product works within the circuitry...wiring. Theoretically, any apartments that are on the same line, may benefit as well. Hope this helps.
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No. Best answered on the manufacturer's website here: http://www.cyberpowersystems.com/products/surge-protectors/rackbar/cps-1215rms.htm
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I think it can but in question and answer section of the product listing on Amazon it states "Any outdoor outlets need to be properly connected to a GFCI ground fault circuit interrupter. You should not use it where it might get damp. Temporary use for a dry outdoor task may be okay. "
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Yes, is long as there is a receptacle outlet it can be installed. I installed it in a wood floor and it was very easy.
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the instructions that come with the unit specifically say to plug it into an outlet that is on its own breaker. So it's important to have your breakers clearly labeled and know which serve what. In my older home, there's really only one that fits this description, but it happens to be right where I want it. I had a similar situation with a portable A.C. unit years ago--plugged it into a "shared" outlet, and popped a breaker whenever the vacuum was used. So a little planning will avoid those problems.
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It would remove protection from that location and any other outlets protected by that GFCI. An option would be to install a GFCI breaker in the panel for that circuit that would protect the outlets and allow you to replace the GFCI outlet with this product.
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I'm not sure about that, but I guess that kind of protection has to be in the house energy brakers. I would think it will give you some protection but I would not relay only on this.
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if you have a home that old i would bet it does not have arc fault breakers. the tester does not test arc fault breakers very well. i spent time on the phone with tech support and they said its an industry wide issue. it does test for voltage drop and a bunch of other good things. to be truthful if you are only a novice i would suggest skipping the tester an using the the money saved to hire an electrician to look at your system.
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Yes-it must be in contact to work as intended.The arc represents the discharge as it goes off. You can see and hear it even if it is not in contact. That may scare someone off-but I'd wait and just let em have the full effect without warning.
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the off/on switch provides protection only to the outlet itself, if there are other outlets on the the same switch will not be protected.