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Sounds like there are no solid believers in AFCI receptacles for older homes... as it would only protect a device plugged into the AFCI outlet and any extension cords for shorts. Although I'm wanting to shore up my older wiring without rewiring the house, seems like a waste of money unless I...

Thanks guys, I hear what you are saying but I don't fully understand why an AFCI Receptacle is of no value over a GFI in this situation... (by the way, the curling iron does not have a GFI oddly enough) I get that the AFCI can't prevent a circuit overload and that would be the function of the...

Hi, I have an older house built 1938 which has mostly 2-wire BX wiring throughout. I plan on replacing a few polarized 2-prong outlets to 3-prong... and was considering an AFCI receptacle for added safety. I read that some new construction requires this and also because my daughter uses her...