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GFCI outlets - how many test/reset cycles are too many? DA 02-02-2008
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Posted by DA on February 2, 2008, 8:42 pm
DA had written this in response to
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Twayne wrote:


> They all tell you on the boxes to NOT use them as a switch. Logically,
> it will weaken them and they'll trip more easily until finally they
> trip all the time for no reason.

Tripping for no reason would be pretty bad. I have discarded the package
long time ago (and I don't believe I read anything on it in the first
place) so thank you for telling me, I guess I'll just scrap that idea.

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Posted by Terry on February 2, 2008, 8:45 pm
On 03 Feb 2008 01:42:58 GMT, info_at_1-script_dot_com@foo.com (DA)
wrote:

>DA had written this in response to
>http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Re-GFCI-outlets-how-many-test-reset-cycles-are-too-many-285624-.htm
> :
>Twayne wrote:
>
>
>> They all tell you on the boxes to NOT use them as a switch. Logically,
>> it will weaken them and they'll trip more easily until finally they
>> trip all the time for no reason.
>
>Tripping for no reason would be pretty bad. I have discarded the package
>long time ago (and I don't believe I read anything on it in the first
>place) so thank you for telling me, I guess I'll just scrap that idea.
>

You could buy a power strip. It has a built in switch.

Posted by on February 2, 2008, 7:16 pm
On 02 Feb 2008 19:09:03 GMT, info_at_1-script_dot_com@foo.com (DA)
wrote:

>Hi everyone,
>
>Does anyone know how many test/reset cycles normal duty GFCI outlets are
>designed for?
>
>I have an outlet that is located on the kitchen isle and is convenient for
>charging cellphones. So, I have the chargers plugged in and when we leave
>the house I would like to simply push the "Test" button to kill the
>chargers. When we come back, I would press "Reset" and start charging
>again. I am trying to eliminate the phantom loads but if it will wear GFCI
>outlet out too soon it would make no sense, so I'm trying to find out if
>this would be a good idea.
>
>Thanks!
>
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I'd just plug it into the light socket in your bathroom using an
adaptor. That way the longer you shit the longer you can use the
cellphone. Just think how much sense this makes.


Posted by DA on February 2, 2008, 8:40 pm
DA had written this in response to
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jeziskeyriced@plonkme.com wrote:



> I'd just plug it into the light socket in your bathroom using an
> adaptor. That way the longer you shit the longer you can use the
> cellphone. Just think how much sense this makes.

None at all: I will still need some light.


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Posted by hallerb@aol.com on February 2, 2008, 9:33 pm
On Feb 2, 2:09=EF=BF=BDpm, info_at_1-script_dot_...@foo.com (DA) wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> Does anyone know how many test/reset cycles normal duty GFCI outlets are
> designed for?
>
> I have an outlet that is located on the kitchen isle and is convenient for=

> charging cellphones. So, I have the chargers plugged in and when we leave
> the house I would like to simply push the "Test" button to kill the
> chargers. When we come back, I would press "Reset" and start charging
> again. I am trying to eliminate the phantom loads but if it will wear GFCI=

> outlet out too soon it would make no sense, so I'm trying to find out if
> this would be a good idea.
>
> Thanks!
>


i got curious once and checked the amp draw of a couple cell phone
chargers, with nothing charging... not plugged in to phone the load
was in the low milli amp area, basically nothing

now the cable box we had was 50 watts.

your better off chasing loads that matter


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