This is probably a sensitive question/request and breaks the rules of current electrical safety standards. I am a live sound audio engineer and the bands I work with travel to different venues every week. Many of our shows are outdoors and the only circuits available are GFCI circuits which do not tolerate sound reinforcement systems to well. Normally I will connect to a 220v/50amp range receptacle which is connected to my non-gfci distro box and everything works well. Recently on 2 different jobs, I ran into a GFCI 220v 50amp receptacle. As soon as I inserted my plug into this outlet, the GFCI breaker tripped immediately. Obviously I could not use this outlet. We ended up running heavy extension cords into a building that had non-GFCI outlets. I have spoken with many audio engineers regarding this along with the manufacturers of my equipment. Almost all of them suggest not using GFCI circuits. Most large musical venues provide non-GFCI ciruits for sound reinforcement and stage lighting systems. My question it, is there a way to temporarily bypass a GFCI circuit breaker? Any assistance is greatly appreciated.\

Hi all. I have a very basic question that I feel a little goofy asking about but I tend to be over cautious when it comes to electricity. Just wondering if I can have 2 light fixtures (one is flourescent) and an outlet on the same circuit. The outlet is being used to power the washing machine and the 2 lights are in the laundry room as well. The circuit is wired with 14/2 and is protected with a 15 amp fuse. Would it be worthwhile replacing the 14/2 with 12/2 and upping the fuse to a 20 amp or would the 15 amp be able to handle the load safely? Sorry. I know this is beginner stuff but just want to be safe. Thanks to all