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First, lets say this: GFCI stands for Ground-Fault Circuit Interupter. This is NOT an over-current device, and NOT an over-load device. This device stop the flow at 6mA (6/1000 of an amp) of leakage current - current leaking to ground from either the hot or neutral wire.
Do you mean a GFCI breaker or a GFCI receptacle??
GFCI receptacles do not "trip on overload". Period. The only over-current protection on a receptacle is provided by the circuit breaker protecting that branch circuit.
GFCI breakers are ALSO over-current devices just like normal breakers. And yes, they DO get weak, just like standard breakers do from repeated tripping. They basically have a metal strip inside that gets bent and straightened each time you trip & reset the breaker. All metal gets weak when it gets bent & straightened repeatedly. It is called "metal fatigue".
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How are weak spots plate movement and volcanoes related?
All Volcanoes are formed at weaker spots in the tectonic plates. The weak spots are usually near the edges of plates, and most volcanoes are formed there. Sometimes though, plates move over hot spots, and if a weak area of the plate is over that hot spot, a volcano (shield volcano) might form.
What type of volcano is formed at a weak spot in the middle of a plate?
Shield volcanoes are often formed over hotspots that are independent of plate boundaries... thus, at a weak spot that could be in the middle of a plate.
What is the pH number of a dilute solution of a weak base?
The pH of a weak base can be anything greater than 7.0. Generally, weak bases do have a lower pH that strong bases, but this is not always true. The fact that a base is weak only means that it does not completely ionize in solution. The pH of a weak base depends only upon the concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-) in solution.
Is CHOOH a weak acid or a weak base?
The formic acid is a weak acid.
Is ammonia a strong weak or non-electrolyte?
Amonia is actually a weak base. Therefore it is a weak electrolyte.
Is it common for electric bathroom vent motors to trip an GFCI receptacle?
Unfortunately GFIs don't like motor loads. The start up current required to start the motor is often 125-150% of the running load current draw. This initial spike in current draw when the motor is energized is sometimes "misread" by the GFI as current going to ground or an imbalance between the hot and neutral current. If your GFI has tripped numerous times, it is likely getting "weak". Try replacing it first. If it still continues to trip, replace your vent fan motor.
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What happens when the pharaohs become weak?
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Dies
Weak-stomached travelers should consider avoiding a trip to the bullfights at Plaza de Toros because the bull usualy does what?
Dies
Would you use a strong or weak acid to neutralise left over alkali in hair?
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trip mines work differently from regular grenades, after trip mine are set they have to getstepped on for it to work. after stepped on it breaks a weak but solid substance the keeps the chemicals from touching, when it is stepped on it combines the two chemicals and an explosion happens. Posted By: Josh Hirsch
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Why you feel so weak and someimes sick after menstrual period is finished?
What do I feel sick and weak after my menstrual cycle is over
Why is your lawn tractor is slow to turn over?
weak battery?
