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Old 11-28-2011, 02:59 PM
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They are arc fault breakers. Anything with a motor could trip along with several other electrical items as they're more sensitive then other breakers and are placed in bedrooms for extra protection to sleepers. I had the problem when we first moved in and was told by my electrican that motor powered items should be plugged into power strips including my paper shreader.
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