AN "ELECTRIFYING" QUESTION

Q: Why do Ground Fault Interrupters (GFIs) trip, causing nuisance calls when used to feed power to units like self-contained prep tables or self-contained freezers? I have had this scenario occur on several occasions, all in different buildings with no problems coming from the appliances. My fix has been to replace the GFIs with dedicated outlets to the appliance. ~Calderon

A: Greetings, Calderon. Sorry it took so long to answer you, but I wanted to survey as many electricians as possible. I know enough about electricity to wire switches and plugs and even install breakers. That being said, I am not a licensed electrician and should not be giving advice about the trade. I spoke with three different tradesmen and they all had similar thoughts, including problems with the units to faulty GFIs. They also suggested as you noted that some appliances should have their own dedicated circuits. They ALL agreed on one thing: without actually being there with their meters in hand, they could not and would not be able to answer your questions. They ALL told me to advise you to have a local licensed electrician take a look and help you solve your dilemma. Hope this helps!

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JIM'S TIPS

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