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  1. Q

    A question about GFCI adapters

    Does an adapter such as the link below when plugged into an ungrounded 3 prong outlet act the same way as if the outlet was replaced with a GFCI outlet in terms of shock protection? Having a difficult time figuring this out...
  2. L

    Why does GFCI trip when running 110 and 220 through same conduit?

    I am currently working on wiring a hot tub. I currently have a 50a subpanel with 2 breakers(2 pole 30A and a 1 pole 20a). The wires I am using to run to the tub are THHN wires and are 10awg for the 220v, and 12awg for the 110v. The heater for the tub runs on 220v and the circulation pump, jet...
  3. C

    GFCI flips when there's lightning

    I'm having an issue at home that I don't quite understand. It's been happening since I bought the house about 16 years ago. I have a GFCI receptacle in my kitchen, above the counter. Nothing is plugged in to that outlet, but it appears to be ran in parallel to another receptacle above the...
  4. B

    GFCI Problem

    I have had 3 outlets in our kitchen go out a few months ago and I am just now getting around to trying to fix the issue. I believe it may be an issue with the GFCI on that circuit. I have pulled the GFCI out and found the hot wire and made sure it was on the correct side of the line. The...
  5. T

    Outlets out. breaker not tripped

    So after turning on a shop vac, the lights and outlets in the room went out. No breaker or gfci have been tripped. I also am not 100% sure what breaker this string of outlets is even on. I cant trace it without making holes in the walls. Asnyone have any ideas or had a similar problem?
  6. S

    Downstream gfci not working

    Hello im a DIYer in New Jersey. I ran a new circuit and it has light anda 15a receptacle that works properly then runs to a gfci that doesnt work. Then runs to an 15a receptacle in my ched which does work. Why would the gfci not have power but the outlet after it does? Thanks for your help Chaz
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    Sockets went out in my den/bedroom no breakers tripped and no gfci found

    Some background info.. maybe you can help. I have a den that was running 600-800 watts worth of electricity and on the other side of the den is the living room in which I had another 1100 watts running. One day I plugged in a standard lamp cfl light bulb and noticed it dimming as if the current...
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    Breaker GFCI AFCI

    Hi Everyone, I have a question regarding GFCI AFCI Breakers in my main panel. I have a Siemens residential household box with QP breakers. I wanted to replace a standard one with a GFCI AFCI Breaker. I noticed that the cable conduit that houses that circuit has a black, red, and white wire...
  9. B

    Hot Tub GFCI troubleshooting

    I am the homeowner of a hot tub that's been working for well for 6 years. One day the water began to provide a shocking sensation which would prevent you from putting your finger fully into the water. I determined the shock was coming from a 12V light mounted in the tub whose water seal had...
  10. M

    Add GFCI outlet off single pole switch (source from light)

    Greetings! I've got a single 12/2 wire coming into an outlet box that is connected to a single pole light switch used to control a vanity light. The light is the source in this setup, which I understand is turned on and off due to the interruption of the current via the switch. I'd like to...
  11. V

    GFCI question

    To preface this, I work for a small start-up in the Agriculture field. We have a product which uses high voltage (30kv) corona wires to ionize exhaust air in animal facilities for odor and dust reduction. We have been having a very difficult time with GFCI outlets at one client's sites. It...
  12. B

    GFCI Breaker headache.

    1980s home. 1 GFCI 20a breaker in panel. Repeatedly opens. Pulled all outlets I could find, replaced 2 outdoor outlets that were damaged. No evidence of water or moisture. Checked all outlets for cross wiring and continuity issues. Nothing apparent. GFCI keeps going into reset mode...
  13. E

    GFCI and 3 Switch Outlet Rewire Issues

    Hi Everyone, I'm trying to upgrade my bathroom GFCI and 3 switch plate in a metal box with a new GFCI and switch plate, but I'm running into a couple issues with the wiring. The first thing that immediately jumps out at me is the fact that the neutral load white wire is grounded directly to...
  14. T

    GFCI issue

    I have a garage refrigerator that immediately trips GFCI when plugged directly into GFCI. If I use a heavy ext cord it does not trip. If I move fridge to another outlet fed off of a remotely located GFCI, that one does not trip either. It seems to be fridge related. But no issue when more wire...
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    GFCI question connecting to 40 amp line

    I am a DIY, but not sure if my current problem is DIY solvable given my limited electrical knowledge. I recently purchased a home that has a 40 amp line that runs to a non-working (always displays fault light) GFCI receptacle in a bathroom and then shares the current with two other bathrooms...
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    • amp canada connecting gfci question
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    Water on electronics, no breaker drops

    Hi everyone, I rented out an outdoor space for a party and they brought a DJ. Unfortunately there was a water pipe that burst and showered the entire party as well as the DJ stand (just my luck). The DJ is now telling me that all of his equipment is fried, laptops, TV, disk players...
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    GFCI sockets - test and reset functionality

    Hi folks. Please excuse my complete ignorance and go easy on me :) I recently got some electrical work done including an external double power socket installed behind the garage. I understand this to be a GFCI plug as it has "Test" and "Rest" functions on the plug. I plugged in a small...
  18. Pete999

    RCD / GFCI testing from across the pond

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    Switch, Outlet, Light Merge In GFCI Box to Panel Connections

    So I have a light in my office that quit working, thought it was a bulb but turns out it wasn't. I've had a couple electricians out all who have started the wiring is messed up and they will need to bring in equipment to trace it and there is most likely a junction in the wall somewhere and I...
    • Trippwyre
    • Thread
    • box connections gfci light outlet panel switch
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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