Troubleshooting Arc Fault Breaker Tips: The Self-Diagnostic Feature You Should Know About

In today's video, we talk about arc fault breakers and their hidden self-diagnostic feature that help narrow down the electrical problem when an arc fault breaker trips. When an arc fault breaker trips it may NOT be because of an arc. Home Inspector M.D. provides home inspections for the residents of Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Milton (Canada), and some of the surrounding areas. Visit our website and book an appointment online at: https://www.homeinspectormd.ca Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - What is an arc fault breaker? 00:54 - An inside look at the at the arc fault breaker 02:58 - Quick history of the arc fault breaker 03:43 - Difference between 2002 and 2015 versions 04:27 - How do you tell the difference between the 2002 & 2015 versions? 05:38 - What can trip an arc fault breaker? 05:54 - Overcurrent/short circuit 06:11 - Ground Fault 06:39 - Neutral Grounding 06:52 - Anomalies 07:34 - Improper Install 08:08 - Shared Neutral 08:44 - Arcing 09:22 - The TEST button 09:45 - Self Diagnosis feature - Square D QO and Homeline 11:46 - Self Diagnosis feature - Siemens 12:10 - Self Diagnosis feature - Eaton