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Why does my GFCI randomly trip?
There are too many appliances being protected by the GFCI. Sometimes tripping occurs when a GFCI circuit breaker is protecting multiple downstream receptacles. If several appliances are connected to the GFCI device, the cumulative effect of the appliance leakage currents may trip the GFCI.
Why does GFCI trip when power goes out?
A GFI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) is not an over-current device so it will not trip because of too much load current. The reason that a GFI often trips after a power outage is because it is designed as a fast acting life-safety device.
What would cause a GFCI outlet to trip?
Possible causes of a GFCI outlet trip could be a faulty device plugged into the outlet, a short in the wiring to the GFCI outlet, or having a GFCI outlet that is overly sensitive. GFCI outlets may also be tripped by an occurrence such as an electrical storm, or, in the case of outdoor outlets, moisture from rainfall.
Why do my GFCI outlets keep tripping?
Most likely, your outdoor GFCI outlet is tripping due to one of these 3 problems: There’s a ground fault somewhere in the circuit. Moisture invaded the receptacle box. The GFCI outlet is faulty.
What causes GFI outlets to trip?
Causes of GFCI Outlet Tripping A GFCI will trip off if voltage form a fault is detected flowing to a grounded source. Small amounts of electrical current may leak to ground if the GFCI outlet and circuit components are not protected and they become wet due to a non-weather proof cover or box.
Why GFCI outlet keeps tripping?
Solution: Remove the GFCI outlet and replace it. If the problem is fixed, then you know that the GFCI was the initial cause of the tripping. If removing the outlet, and the problem persists, it is likely that it could be another outlet on the line, or the circuit breaker itself.