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Old 04-08-2021, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Neils View Post
My refrig tripped the GFI breaker several times over a few months. Replaced that one with a regular breaker. No more issues. I believe code allows refrig in kitchen to be on regular breaker
Matter of fact, although it has been awhile, code was that refrigerators should never be on a GFI because the compressor can trip the GFI. However, you are required to have a GFI anytime there is an outlet within 36" of water...