GFI electrical question?
Hello all, I have an electrical issue. This morning I found my GFI plug in the bathroom was tripped. When I reset it it would stay set for 2 seconds and it would trip off. So I unplugged EVERYTHING on...
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Thank you Mark, but apparently he didn't read both of my earlier posts on this subject either. At any rate, I have very thick skin so those things don't really bother me... :)
That said, my post was a warning to the OP not to bypass and/or replace the GFCI with a regular receptacle. Replacing that safety feature to trouble shoot is not a wise way to do so. That's what meters are for. Energizing a circuit to see if it works is a foolish way of troubleshooting although I know it's done. Anyone playing with electricity should be familiar with and knowledgeable about how to use meters and test equipment. It keeps people out of emergency rooms.....Dennis
That said, my post was a warning to the OP not to bypass and/or replace the GFCI with a regular receptacle. Replacing that safety feature to trouble shoot is not a wise way to do so. That's what meters are for. Energizing a circuit to see if it works is a foolish way of troubleshooting although I know it's done. Anyone playing with electricity should be familiar with and knowledgeable about how to use meters and test equipment. It keeps people out of emergency rooms.....Dennis
