"Mikhael47" wrote in
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I have an outdoor GFCI outlet. About every two years, I have to
replace the outlet. It doesn't trip very often (if at all) between
the time I install the new one, and the time it finally starts to
trip constantly. I do run pond equipment on this circuit all summer.
It seems to fail in the winter time when I either plug my truck's
block heater in, or I try and start my snowblower. It doesn't trip if
I plug my xmas lights into it.

I am not an expert electrician, however when I built our home, I was
present when the wiring for the house was done. I can confirm that
there is no damage to the circuit cabling. This leads me to believe
that the GFCI itself is failing. If I replace the GFCI it will work
as expected.

My question is, is it reasonable to only expect 2 years of regular
service out of a GFCI? What are the recommended brands for outdoor
use?

Couple of questions: (I'm not an electrician, but I've done my share of
household wiring)

What gauge is the wiring for the outlet ?
What amperage is the breaker at the box for this circuit?
Is it a dedicated circuit ?
Have you opened the casing around the outlet to confirm there is no
moisture/insect/rodent damage ?

At a guess, I'd say either the gauge on the circuit is too small or the
breaker too low an amperage, given the conditions in which it's tripping.

Dunno about brands specifically, but does Honeywell make em ? I know they
make some pretty decent thermostats, which we've always been happy with

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