Re: GFIs and TCs

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Original poster: "John Richardson" <jprich-at-up-dot-net> 

Hi Randy,
I have found that GFCI receptacles and TCs do not mix, and any erratic
behavior will have a tendency to make the internals either crispy or trip
easier than they should.

John Richardson
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Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 6:47 PM
Subject: GFIs and TCs


 > Original poster: "Randy & Lori" <rburney6-at-comcast-dot-net>
 >
 > Does a GFI act as a circuit breaker in addition to just comparing currents
 > on both lines? (Will it trip for excessive currents even if both lines
have
 > matched currents?)
 >
 > Also, do GFIs work well in TC applications? (would a rail strike trip the
 > thing every time?)
 >
 > Randy
 >
 >