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Posted by on August 22, 2008, 10:13 pm
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>
> > Hello Group.
>
> > I have a problem with a GFCI tripping every time I turn on my shop
> > fan. =A0This line has a 40" shop fan (on a wall switch) and three
> > outlets. =A0I can use the outlets fine, but when I turn on the fan, it
> > runs for about ten seconds and then it trips the GFCI. =A0It was wired
> > by a licensed electrician and worked fine for ten years. =A0What is the
> > best way to figure out what's bad, the fan motor, the GFCI, or maybe
> > the breaker? =A0Any advice?
>
> Since the breaker is not tripping it can probably be removed from the
> equation. =A0Plug the fan into another GFI in another part of the house o=
r
> replace the GFI that you are now using and see what happens in either cas=
e.
The fan is wired to a switch through the wall. I can't plug it in
somewhere else. I'm betting you're correct about the GFI. I'll
replace it tomorrow.
Many thanks, John.
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