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Arc Fault Circuit Breaker
By Lyle Merithew

Does anyone have experience with "arc fault circuit breakers" and
motor-driven musical instruments?

Lyle Merithew

 [ This device is required in most homes built in the past six or
 [ eight years.  It is known to have problems with false activation
 [ ("tripping") due to electrical noise originating in universal
 [ motors such as used in vacuum cleaners and player pianos.  Please
 [ describe your personal experience and how you solved your problem.
 [ -- Robbie



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Key Words in Subject:  Arc, Breaker, Circuit, Fault