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gfci question
Will subject device trip on a short as well as a ground fault?
Seamus J. Wilson |
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"sligo" wrote in message
news:avjxe.15607$ro.5808@fed1read02... Will subject device trip on a short as well as a ground fault? Seamus J. Wilson Hi Seamus, The information presented here should help answer your question. http://www.codecheck.com/gfci_principal.htm |
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Thank you for the informative reply.
Best, Seamus J. "Banister Stairwell" wrote in message ... "sligo" wrote in message news:avjxe.15607$ro.5808@fed1read02... 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 |
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"sligo" wrote in message news:avjxe.15607$ro.5808@fed1read02... 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 |
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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 -- Jeffry Wisnia (W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE) "Truth exists; only falsehood has to be invented." |
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