Re: New smoke shuts off AC power

[nick markowitz <nmarkowitz@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Oct 11, 12:44=A0pm, G. Morgan <G_Mor...@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> >Check out this new smoke being developed to shut off ac when smoke is
> >detected.
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> >http://www.firebreak1.com/
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> "Installation:
> Install smoke detector in a suitable location near or on ceiling.
> Prepare leads for connection to Host Circuit.
> Identify labels on leads "N" for neutral and "G" for ground. Connect
> leads to appropriate conductors in a suitable junction box.
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> Host circuit must be protected by GFCI breaker. "
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> So this thing trips the ONE GFCI its wired to? =A0Who wires a smoke
> detector to a GFCI circuit?

I see it as a good use in labs and factory's etc where you need
machines shut down but I agree the shunt trip breaker and or a good
contactor will do the same trick I have used shunt trip breakers for
computer server rooms since late 70's