Leviton AFSW1-I SmartlockPro Outlet Branch Circuit (OBC) Combination Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter with Switch, Wallplate Included, 15-Amp, 120-volt, Ivory

Leviton AFSW1-I SmartlockPro Outlet Branch Circuit (OBC) Combination Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter with Switch, Wallplate Included, 15-Amp, 120-volt, Ivory

$ 27.69

Score By Feature

Based on 51 ratings

Value for money

9.31

Delivery

9.16

Giftable

9.14

Satisfaction

9.28

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Detects potentially dangerous arc-faults in electrical wiring and turns off the power to help prevent fires caused by arc-faults.

Lights are controlled by a single pole switch.

For both series and parallel arcs, it meets or exceeds UL tripping time requirements.

In new circuits, circuit modifications or extensions, or replacement outlets, it can be used to meet NEC requirements for arc-fault protection.

On the face is a TEST and RESET button for resetting when tripped as well as for localized testing.

Questions & Answers

Is it possible to use this as a garbage disposal switch?

I'm not sure why you'd want to do that.

What is the depth of this change? I'd like to put it under a cabinet that sits 16" above the kitchen sink. I'm thinking about getting one. For flush mounting, there must be 5" of clearance. ?

You'll need 3 inches to make it work.

Is the outlet turned on and off by the switch, or does it have its own switch?

A single pole light switch is all there is to it. It must be connected to the AFCI's "load" side. When the first "outlet" of a branch circuit is a switch rather than a receptacle (plug), this device enables you to install AFCI protection.

Is the afci going to protect the switch load side? Is it also necessary to have a neutral at the box?

Yes, everything downstream of the arc fault beaker is protected, including the switch, and yes, the ACFI requires a neutral to function, and you must carry the hot and neutral downstream to whatever fixtures or wiring you must protect.

Selected User Reviews For Leviton AFSW1-I SmartlockPro Outlet Branch Circuit (OBC) Combination Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter with Switch, Wallplate Included, 15-Amp, 120-volt, Ivory

Leviton AFCI outlet configuration is more arc fault sensitive than Leviton AFCI outlet configuration

4/5

One of the three items I ordered was old - The mounting screws for the electric box are missing, and the AFCI label is gummed. However, it functioned as if it were brand new. I discovered that these were more arc fault sensitive than the Leviton AFCI outlet configuration. My Brother color laser printer trips the switch version of the AFCI but works fine on various outlet versions of the AFCI. Using a surge protector in your home is a smart idea. Using a microwave oven as a guideline was ineffective.

Autumn Serrano

| Aug 25, 2021

I was able to solve a difficult situation

5/5

The only trick is figuring out where the circuit begins in your room. I was overjoyed to discover this combination because my circuit began with a switch rather than an outlet.

Santino Barker

| Feb 24, 2021

It's not 15 amps like it says

3/5

They sent a 20A the first time I ordered, and the second time I ordered, thinking they made a mistake, they sent another 20A. A 20A GFCI is being used on a 14-amp circuit. There are two 15A lines that aren't working! br>br>Wiring is also a bit of a mystery. Both wires emerge from the same location and are unlabeled. br>br>Send me a damn 15A like you said you would.