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Jul 29, 2019

Outdoor GFCI outlet trips when using electric cooktop

Hello,
When I plug my electric cooktop into the outdoor GFCI outlet, the GFCI trips. The cooktop is rated at 1000w according to the label. Do those GFCI outlets have a lower amperage rating than normal?

Thanks,
Ray
  • Revolver wrote:
    Hello,
    When I plug my electric cooktop into the outdoor GFCI outlet, the GFCI trips. The cooktop is rated at 1000w according to the label. Do those GFCI outlets have a lower amperage rating than normal?

    Thanks,
    Ray


    I should clarify, it doesn't trip immediately when I plug it in. In fact, when I turn the cooktop on it begins to heat but not very much. Then the GFCI trips.

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