gfci question
 

Will subject device trip on a short as well as a ground fault?
Seamus J. Wilson

"sligo" wrote in message
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Will subject device trip on a short as well as a ground fault?
Seamus J. Wilson

Hi Seamus,

The information presented here should help answer your question.

http://www.codecheck.com/gfci_principal.htm

Thank you for the informative reply.
Best,
Seamus J.
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"sligo" wrote in message
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Will subject device trip on a short as well as a ground fault?
Seamus J. Wilson

Hi Seamus,

The information presented here should help answer your question.

http://www.codecheck.com/gfci_principal.htm

"sligo" wrote in message
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Will subject device trip on a short as well as a ground fault?
Seamus J. Wilson

I suppose anything's possible, but I would say no. A short is not a ground
fault.

I've shorted GFCI circuits in the past and the outlet has never tripped.

-Tim

sligo wrote:
Will subject device trip on a short as well as a ground fault?
Seamus J. Wilson



If it's a GFCI "outlet" it shouldn't if the short is only between hot
and neutral.

If its a GFCI "breaker" in a panel, then it of should trip on a short of
low enough impedance to cause the current to exceeed the breaker's trip
level.

Jeff

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