GFCI problem


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Old 10-13-08, 09:58 AM
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I'd like to ask a follow up question. I also have a situation that my GFI receptacle trips often and before I replace it I want to make sure if the receptacle is the problem. It feeds the light for shed via underground conduit. So, I need check for only loose connections for branch circuits? Any other suggestions? How do I check if the GFI is defective?
 
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Old 10-13-08, 10:45 AM
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Plug in a 3/8" drill to the GFCI and see if it trips.
 
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Old 10-13-08, 02:56 PM
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Ok, I will try. But it also trips by itself even without using any appliances. Is something going on farther down at other receptacle or juctions?
 
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Old 10-13-08, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by bc9ltjj
Ok, I will try. But it also trips by itself even without using any appliances. Is something going on farther down at other receptacle or juctions?
Forget what I said. You need to investigate the outlets downstream of the GFCI. Maybe disconnect the downstream outlets from the GFCI and see what happens.

GFCIs to have a tendency to go bad after awhile.

Good Luck!
 
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Old 10-13-08, 05:46 PM
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bc9ltjj, I have split this off to give you your own thread to avoid confusing your issue with the other issue.
 
 

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