Answer If it doesn't trip, then the logic sensor is bad and the whole thing needs to be replaced. A residential grade gfi is about five bucks and is relatively easy to replace. Turn the power off first.
This failure was common with older style GFCIs that could be surge damaged and then fail to protect human life. Newer designs will (should) not reset if a GFCI has been damaged.
Probably not. If the appliance has multiple heating levels then you might get away with it. In this scenario you would only be able to use 30 amps of the appliance's 40 amp capacity before the breaker would trip.
It is likely that the 15 amp tool is drawing more current than the breaker can handle, causing it to trip. The GFCI outlet might not be the issue here unless there is a ground fault causing it to trip. Consider using the tool on a circuit with a higher amperage breaker to prevent tripping.
The circuit breaker may trip when the refrigerator is plugged in due to a power surge caused by the refrigerator's compressor turning on. This sudden spike in electrical demand can trip the breaker as a safety measure to protect the electrical system from damage. It could also be due to electrical overload if the circuit is already carrying a heavy load from other appliances.
A GFCI receptacle can pass it's "protection" to other outlets wired from it. If the GFCI trips, all outlets wired from it will "trip" also. A GFCI tripping will not necessarily trip the circuit breaker in the service panel.
Not unless the leakage current gets higher that what the trip setting of the breaker is. In many underground conduit systems the feeder conductors are in water continuously due to leaks in the under ground conduit system.
That tells me the problem is with the outdoor unit. Most likely a dead compressor or fan motor. Additionally, your indoor and outdoor units are not on the same breaker.
No, it will just trip the breaker as you have a dead short.
Probably not. If the appliance has multiple heating levels then you might get away with it. In this scenario you would only be able to use 30 amps of the appliance's 40 amp capacity before the breaker would trip.
It is likely that the 15 amp tool is drawing more current than the breaker can handle, causing it to trip. The GFCI outlet might not be the issue here unless there is a ground fault causing it to trip. Consider using the tool on a circuit with a higher amperage breaker to prevent tripping.
The circuit breaker may trip when the refrigerator is plugged in due to a power surge caused by the refrigerator's compressor turning on. This sudden spike in electrical demand can trip the breaker as a safety measure to protect the electrical system from damage. It could also be due to electrical overload if the circuit is already carrying a heavy load from other appliances.
A GFCI receptacle can pass it's "protection" to other outlets wired from it. If the GFCI trips, all outlets wired from it will "trip" also. A GFCI tripping will not necessarily trip the circuit breaker in the service panel.
Not unless the leakage current gets higher that what the trip setting of the breaker is. In many underground conduit systems the feeder conductors are in water continuously due to leaks in the under ground conduit system.
No, it will draw more power then the outlet provides and trip the circuit breaker.
To determine if the stove plug is tripping the circuit breaker, plug the stove into a different outlet with the same voltage rating. If it doesn't trip the breaker, the issue may be with the original outlet or circuit. If the stove still trips the breaker, it may be a problem with the stove itself. If the circuit breaker seems problematic, consult an electrician to diagnose and fix the issue.
Yes, a breaker can be faulty and fail to trip when there is an electrical overload.
Yes a shunt trip breaker can be activated manually.
A circuit breaker can trip due to overloading, short circuits, or ground faults.