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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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CoachYes, a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) can trip from an overload if it detects a ground fault. However, it is designed to trip quickly to protect against electrical hazards and should not weaken over time. If a GFCI is tripping frequently due to overloads, it may indicate a problem with the circuit or the devices connected to it.
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