On May 14, 6:48Â*pm, "John Grabowski" wrote:
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On May 14, 5:05�pm, "John Grabowski" wrote:





"Robert11" wrote in message

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Hello,

Have put in a GFCI wall outlet type of GFCI breaker in kitchen.
The typical type by Leviton.

Wired it as a "feed-thru" configuration, in that it also controls
downstream wall outlets.

The refrigerator is on one of these downstream outlets.

The GFCI trips every day or so.
Hard to tell if it's when the fridge turns on or off, though.
Again, not all of the time.

Question:

Are these gadgets "notoriously fickle" and sensitive in their usage
history ?

Think the fridge might be the problem, or... ?

Thanks,
Bob

The new GFI receptacles are much better than older versions so it is
possible that there is a problem with your fridge. �Refrigerators in the
kitchen are not required to have GFI protection.- Hide quoted text -

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refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, washing machines are not usually
put on GFCIs because of false trips. plus old wiring long runs can
develop capacitive coupling, causing false trips.

One of the reasons for kitchen countertop receptacles to be GFCI protected
is because of service people getting shocked or electrocuted when working on
plumbing or appliances by plugging a faulty cord or tool into the outlet.
The code does not require GFCI protection for a hardwired dishwasher nor for
a behind the fridge receptacle. Â*However the 2008 NEC eliminates many
exceptions to the GFCI rule. Â*All garage receptacles regardless of their use
or location must now be GFCI protected. Â*This includes refrigerators and
garage door openers. Â*And of course all outlets now are required to be
tamper resistant. Â*Hurry and use up your inventory.

GFCI's are required in laundry areas when they are within six feet of a
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All garage receptacles regardless of their use or location must
now be GFCI protected

I don't know how many people have fridges, freezers or beer coolers in
their garages - millions? - but I'm guessing that the majority are
going to lean towards being non-compliant vs. moving the appliance.

I know a guy whose address is very similar to mine who replaced a GFCI
protected receptacle in his garage with a standard receptacle because
my - errr - I mean *his* freezer tripped the GFCI and he lost a bunch
of food.