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gtsum
Explorer
Nov 08, 2015

Converter and GFI issues...and how does a Converter work?

I have a 2015 Fuzion 345 and when I plug into a GFI outlet, it trips. Sometimes it trips the GFI right away, other times it might go a day before it trips. When I plug into a NON GFI outlet at home ...
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enblethen
Nomad
Nov 08, 2015
Something in the rig is going to ground. It could be the 120 volt element in the water heater or refer. Yes, it could be the converter but less apt to be.
The GFCI measures the load difference between the 120 power conductor and the neutral. If some device is going to ground, the GFCI will see it and trip.
Converter receptacle could be miss wired or the converter miss wired.
2015, is it under warranty?

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