REVEALED: The Secrets of an Arc Fault Detection Device AFDD

Within the latest edition of the UK wiring regulations BS7671 18th Edition Amendment 2, AFDDs (arc fault detection device) are now required on socket circuits within specific electrical installations.

Gary Hayers takes a trip to the test lab of Lewden Palazzoli UK to find out how an AFDD works.

The test rig show can replicate arcs defined in the product standard for AFDDs BS EN62606.

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00:00 Arc Fault Detection Devices in BS7671 18th Edition Amendment 2
01:00 How do AFDDs operate - Lewden test rig
02:10 The importance of carbon in arc detection
02:59 Simulating a series arc fault and AFDD tripping
03:48 RCBOs don't detect arc faults
06:09 How do AFDDs detect arc signature currents
08:00 The difference between "good: sparks and arcs
09:50 AFDD Self-testing functions
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📹 Presented by
Gary Hayers - Editor eFIXX
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Ian Peacock - Technical Manager - Lewden Palazzoli
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