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What causes a GFCI outlet to trip the dryer is hooked to a GFCI outlet and it keeps tripping you reset it and it works again then it trips again any suggestions?
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∙ 12y ago
The key to this situation is to establish whether it is the receptacle or the ( I am presuming a hair dryer and not a clothes dryer). If you have another dryer plug it into the receptacle and see if it also trips. If you don't have another dryer any appliance will do, fry pan or toaster for example. If the receptacle does not trip then the cause is the hair dryer. If the GFCI trips then it should be replaced. The operation of a GFCI is current in "hot" leg should equal current in the return neutral. Replacement can be done yourself. Shut the circuit off at the electrical panel to kill the electrical circuit and install the new one exactly as the old one was wired. P.S. Clothes dryers do not need to be connected to a GFCI breaker.
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Your gfci is trying to tell you that in all probability the dryer is too much of a load for the circuit. Call a good electrician!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoIf by GFCI you mean a RCBO such as we have in UK (residual current circuit breaker) then you probably have a partial earth fault or a component in the dryer failing causing an fault current path to earth.
The RCBO works when the current in the live and neutral power supply lines become unbalanced, such as if one or the either has a leakage path to earth on the load side (the side connected to the dryer).
Usually for domestic appliances you would protect with an RCBO/GFCI which operates on a 30mA differential so if the current in the live line is different to that in the neutral by 30milliamps or more, then the device will trip as a safeguard. You need the appliance/ cabling etc etc inspected and tested.
Additional InformationIn the US, it's called a ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, and will disable a circuit if it detects a "ground fault" in the circuit as described above. If the breaker is tripping as you describe, you either have an intermittent ground fault in one of the appliances on the circuit or you have a problem with the breaker. In either case, you should probably find someone who can help you solve the problem.Add your answer:
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What's being done wrong when the electric juicer keeps tripping the outlet?
Read your instruction manual. If it says "Do not plug into a plug with a ground fault circuit interrupter," you are plugging it into the wrong type of outlet. Otherwise and most probably, nothing is being done wrong when the electric juicer keeps tripping the outlet. The outlet is tripping due to a ground fault. That means there is a loose wire or bad wire in the electric juicer. The ground fault keeps tripping to keep you from getting electrocuted. If the juicer is new or still under warranty, you need to take it back. If it is not under warranty, you need to get it fixed or throw it away.
GFI electrical outlet at the garage where the freezer hook up keeps on tripping but when plug at the electrical outlet of the garage door openner does not trip. What is mostly the problem?
Electric motors and GFI's do not get along. the initial draw to get the compressor going is usually enough to trip the GFI. Turn the breaker off and switch the GFI for a regular outlet and you will solve your problem.
What is symptom of a circuit incorrectly wired?
Circuit breaker tripping, or non functioning outlet. The neutral and hot can be reversed, or an open ground, and you will have no symptoms. This can only be detected with a circuit tester you plug in to check the wiring.
Why do CFL's keep blowing in my lamp that is pluged into a GFI outlet?
Are you sure it is the bulb that its blowing and not the Gfi tripping? Try resetting the gfi. Also try swithing to an incandescent bulb and test your gfi. Also test the cfl in a non-gfi outlet. Cfls return power they don't use and may make the gfi trip. I am not an electrician, just personal experience.
Why will a light and one electrical outlet not work when the air gets warm?
Bad connections in the outlet or connector screws or it's feed connections at another oulet. Next time it quits bang on it and bang on the adjoining outlets. If one point causes a flicker - look for the problem there.
What's being done wrong when the electric juicer keeps tripping the outlet?
Read your instruction manual. If it says "Do not plug into a plug with a ground fault circuit interrupter," you are plugging it into the wrong type of outlet. Otherwise and most probably, nothing is being done wrong when the electric juicer keeps tripping the outlet. The outlet is tripping due to a ground fault. That means there is a loose wire or bad wire in the electric juicer. The ground fault keeps tripping to keep you from getting electrocuted. If the juicer is new or still under warranty, you need to take it back. If it is not under warranty, you need to get it fixed or throw it away.
What if your circuit breaker started tripping with no change of things plugged into an outlet Does this mean the circuit breaker needs to be replaced?
Circuit breakers can degrade over time but it would be better to get a competant electrician to do it. It might also mean you have too many things plugged into one outlet. Sometimes one circuit breaker may protect several outlets so it might be tripping because of a change in another outlet. ELECTRICTY IS DANGEROUS!!!! Don't do it yourself.
Is it good to have an octopus connection?
Generally, no. We usually try to avoid having a lot of things plugged into one outlet, which is the usual meaning of "octopus connection" when we talk about things electrical. If we get a lot of stuff plugged into one outlet or a single outlet strip, we could approach (or exceed) the current rating on the outlet and end up tripping a circuit breaker. Less things plugged in is better.
Is there a limit as to how much you can hookup to an outdoor power outlet, and if so, how much?
I don't know the maximum amount of equipment can be hooked up to an outdoor power outlet, but I'm pretty sure you can ask any hardware store for that type of information.
GFI electrical outlet at the garage where the freezer hook up keeps on tripping but when plug at the electrical outlet of the garage door openner does not trip. What is mostly the problem?
Electric motors and GFI's do not get along. the initial draw to get the compressor going is usually enough to trip the GFI. Turn the breaker off and switch the GFI for a regular outlet and you will solve your problem.
What is symptom of a circuit incorrectly wired?
Circuit breaker tripping, or non functioning outlet. The neutral and hot can be reversed, or an open ground, and you will have no symptoms. This can only be detected with a circuit tester you plug in to check the wiring.
What causes blown fuse anytime cigarette lighter is used in 1989 celebrity?
Bad lighter maybe? Something else hooked into the same circuit and when you use the lighter it overloads the circuit, blowing the fuse? because of where the lighter outlet sets anything you plug in get hit by the shifter check for loose or frayed wires behind it
What are the causes of thoracic outlet syndrome?
Tinel's test is used to assist in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome, not thoracic outlet syndrome. It is performed by tapping the median nerve along its course in the wrist. The test is positive when it causes tingling or pain in the thumb, index finger and middle finger.
What is tripping relay?
You need to remove everything connected to the breaker and see if it still trips. If it does it is in the wiring or possibly a bad breaker. Disconnect load from breaker and see if it still trips. If so replace the breaker. If it still trips and is not the breaker then you will have to start pulling each outlet from wall and checking after disconnecting each outlet.
Will a GFI outlet keep tripping because it's line is wired to a fuse box panel where the neutral and ground are together?
No, that alone would not cause a GFCI to trip because that is the proper way to wire a panel.
What temperature is hot for a 20 amp plug?
If you are asking this question I assume that the outlet/plug is hot enough to be noticeable and it is likely a problem you should address immediately. As a start remove the plug from outlet and see if the outlet is still hot. If so, turn off the breaker controlling the outlet. Remove outlet from box and see if there is evidence of a burned or loose wire. If there are no obvious problems and the outlet is still hot with nothing plugged in, call an electrician; or if you know how replace the outlet with a 20 amp outlet. Otherwise it could be a faulty plug which you should replace. The only other thing that might be wrong is a faulty breaker that isn't tripping on an over current condition and the connected device is drawing too much current.
Why does my outdoor power outlet not work?
There are several possible causes for an electric outlet not working:The outlet has gone bad such as internal contacts corroded or bent so they don't make a connection.The wire on the outlet is not connect or loose, not connected properlyThere is a break in the wire somewhereNo power going to the outlet from the source, which could also be caused by a bad fuse
