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    GE gfi breaker needs reset once a month

    I have a 20 amp GE gfi breaker that pops at least once a month in the middle of the night. Only has bathroom lights on it. New switches installed, wiring looks fine. Could the breaker be faulty.
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    GFI Outlet Tripping

    Looking for any insight on my situation: I have an A/C unit that is supposed to be 15A, 1240W, 115V. Since all of the bedroom and living room outlets in my apartment are all on the same 15A breaker, I decided to run a heavy duty extension cord to plug this A/C unit into one of the few outlets...
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    Why does GFI pop when its engaged on daisy chain?

    Hi, trying to install a daisy chain of outlets & switches beginning the line with GFI. Whenever the gfi is engaged it pops the breaker. The gfi has a 'line in' @ the bottom as specified in the instructions in the box and the top is 'load out'. The next outlet is connected from the load out of...
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    GFI Tripping

    House built in CA, in 2004. 15 amp GFI in the garage that runs exterior outlets keeps tripping. Things I have tried to troubleshoot: 1) I replaced the GFI, and still trips after approx 10-15 seconds 2) Unplugged everything in all the outlets (7), and it still trips 3) Removed the GFI and direct...
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    Installing Outlet, Switch Combo

    Good day to you. I want to use a large walk-in closet as an office space. There is a light switch in the closet that I would like to replace with an outlet and switch combo. There is no ground inside the box. There is a capped neutral. The breaker is 20 amps. To protect my devices (computer...
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    Gfi outlet

    In a bathroom I'm replacing a regular outlet to a gfi. When I push the test switch in it keeps tripping. What gives?
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    GFI Plug / Place Wire in Hole or Wrap Around Screw ??

    Replacing GFI Plug.. Plug has the option of either sticking bared wire into corresponding hole or wrap around screw.. Which is Better ??
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    GFI keeps tripping

    I wired my garage this summer. Installed panel, laced it in. 24 circuits. Over 200 plugs lights ect. No issues. It all works fine Except 1 circuit. 15 amp runs from panel to 1 gfi. Loads out to basic 15 amp plug. From there to gfi number 2 in the bathroom. In on the line terminals of course...
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    GFI in boat dock not working

    Had an electrician install electrical in our boat dock, but none of the three square d gfi breakers are now working. I unplugged the overhead door motors. Still the breakers will not reset. Tested hot at all three breakers, and everything in the box looks clean and new, so I doubt lightning...
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    GFI fault showing on Power One Inverter

    I have a nominal 4Kw system comprised of 16 REY solar panels arranged on my roof with 11 facing south east and 5 facing south west. it is now 11.15 am and the Gfi (Ground fault indicator) LED is still illuminated. The total generation (FIT) meter is showing a red light which means that no power...

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