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zforce42 t1_j5pl4yr wrote

Reply to comment by XFactor-41 in Making room for Tesla charger 60amp breaker by rxinquestion

If you get non-afci tandems then it's definitely not easier and cheaper to do that but the sub panel is the smarter move.

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XFactor-41 t1_j5plu3k wrote

But, if it's a new enough house to have an AFCI circuit, now you're below code unless you're installing an AFCI outlet on each circuit, and those aren't cheap either.

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zforce42 t1_j5pno2l wrote

Ahh you're right, I didn't realize AFCI breakers are required these days. That's whack lol.

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XFactor-41 t1_j5pu8a8 wrote

My house is 2 years old, and apparently now combination GFCI/AFCI breakers are a thing. I have a feeling I’d have to sell a kidney if one of those has to be replaced.

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KingEraqus t1_j5pzvx6 wrote

They’re only $60 a piece for 15 amp single pole, not crazy expensive for what they are

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j-random t1_j5rrrmm wrote

Until you notice that plain breakers are like $15.

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KingEraqus t1_j5rtjdn wrote

Sure, but you don’t have to use expensive outlets downstream, plus added safety if you do decide to. It’s a no brainer to spend the extra money on those breakers!

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timbofoo t1_j6f07i2 wrote

Plus you get all those awesome afci nuisance trips! Who doesn’t love having to go all the way to the basement because you plugged something in wrong?

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zforce42 t1_j5pzmhx wrote

I mean, technically you can replace them with regular breakers. Just don't get your house inspected if you're doing it lol.

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DriftingNorthPole t1_j5ruqrb wrote

...or file an insurance claim based on an electrical fire. Automatic denial and good luck finding another underwriter. They put that shit in a database and share it.

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