GFCI Wall Outlet Question
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Do the typical GFCI wall outlets also serve as an (additional) circuit breaker in that they will "also" normally trip if the current draw exceeds the typical 15 amps ? Thanks, B. |
GFCI Wall Outlet Question
On Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 4:34:13 AM UTC-5, Bob wrote:
Hello, Do the typical GFCI wall outlets also serve as an (additional) circuit breaker in that they will "also" normally trip if the current draw exceeds the typical 15 amps ? Thanks, B. No |
GFCI Wall Outlet Question
On Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 4:34:13 AM UTC-5, Bob wrote:
Hello, Do the typical GFCI wall outlets also serve as an (additional) circuit breaker in that they will "also" normally trip if the current draw exceeds the typical 15 amps ? Thanks, B. No. John Grabowski www.MrElectrician.TV |
GFCI Wall Outlet Question
On Wed, 10 Feb 2016 04:34:11 -0500, Bob wrote:
Hello, Do the typical GFCI wall outlets also serve as an (additional) circuit breaker in that they will "also" normally trip if the current draw exceeds the typical 15 amps ? Thanks, B. No, But they automatically notify the Fire Department when you exceed 15 amps. --- * Disclaimer * This message was posted for educational purposes only. We are not liable in the event you experience shock, fire, or electrocution as a result of this information. ACE ELECTRICAL SERVICES |
GFCI Wall Outlet Question
On 2/10/2016 2:34 AM, Bob wrote:
Hello, Do the typical GFCI wall outlets also serve as an (additional) circuit breaker in that they will "also" normally trip if the current draw exceeds the typical 15 amps ? No. They work to simply ensure all the current going "out" on the hot lead "returns" on the neutral lead. If there is an imbalance, then this suggests some current is "leaking" through an unintended pathway (e.g., through something that should be an insulator or an unintended connection -- like a *body*). The circuit is designed to notice small *imbalances*, not the "sizes" of the actual "out" and "return" currents. A circuit breaker actually looks at the magnitude (size) of the current flowing through the hot lead and opens (trips) when it exceeds a threshold. It doesn't care *where* that current is going or how it is "returning". It will gladly allow current to flow through faulty insulation, warm bodies, etc. in addition to the "intended" load(s). |
GFCI Wall Outlet Question
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Hello, Do the typical GFCI wall outlets also serve as an (additional) circuit breaker in that they will "also" normally trip if the current draw exceeds the typical 15 amps ? Thanks, B. I'll add on: NO DAGS -- Tekkie |
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