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Posted by terry on April 16, 2007, 4:47 pm
> On Apr 16, 9:29 am, thomas.jac...@dva.state.wi.us wrote:
>
> > GFI receptacle
> > I thought that if one receptacle on a breaker was GFI that covered all
> > the other receptacles on that run/breaker? On two occasions, I
> > experienced the breaker tripping when moisture caused a short in the
> > run at another location.
> > thanks tom
>
> It does provided:
>
> 1) The GFCI works.
> 2) The GFCI is wired properly. Downstream receptacles should be
> connected to the "Load" Terminals.
> 3) The GFCI is the first receptacle in the run.
>
> I'd start my checks at number one and work down.
Agree completely. The only time our garage GFI outlet has 'tripped'
has been when an outside outlet correctly wired as a downstream to the
GFI has got wet (Outside wall buried in melting snow!).
Suggest the OP check that the GFI is wired correctly as recommended
above.
BTW I had one older style GFI that was not arranged for 'wiring
through' to downstream outlets. I therefore replaced the first one on
that run with a suitable GFI and in order not to waste it relegated
the older style GFI to a metal box for single, use on the end of an
extension cord that needed repair. Provides a portable GFI outlet no
matter where I plug the extension cord in.
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