GFI Tripping
#1
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GFI Tripping
Have a dedicated circuit to an outdoor GFI duplex. The only things plugged in are a radon blower and sprinkler system clock. I have replaced the GFI (WR) and it continues to trip. It's winter so the clock is unplugged and only the radon fan remains. Could a poor connection at the breaker in the panel cause this?
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Nothing on the load side and it does not trip immediately after a reset, but some hours later. Haven't tried unplugging everything and waiting a few hours. Will try that.
#5
Check anything in a damp area. If you find it still trips with everything disconnected.... it will usually be in an outdoor receptacle that has taken on water.
#6
Nothing on the load side and it does not trip immediately after a reset, but some hours later. Haven't tried unplugging everything and waiting a few hours. Will try that.
Anything plugged in is a load, you must unplug everything to remove all load from the GFCI device. The problem could be the radon blower or something as simple as the cord.
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Follow up
GFI ok with no load. Turned out a dead bird blocked the radon blower and torched the motor. Mother Nature did not intend for any of our houses to be here.