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Default GFCI outlets - how many test/reset cycles are too many?

On 03 Feb 2008 01:42:58 GMT, (DA)
wrote:

DA had written this in response to
http://www.thestuccocompany.com/main...ny-285624-.htm
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Twayne wrote:


They all tell you on the boxes to NOT use them as a switch. Logically,
it will weaken them and they'll trip more easily until finally they
trip all the time for no reason.


Tripping for no reason would be pretty bad. I have discarded the package
long time ago (and I don't believe I read anything on it in the first
place) so thank you for telling me, I guess I'll just scrap that idea.


You could buy a power strip. It has a built in switch.