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Old 09-17-2023, 07:49 AM
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The next question would be why did the GFCI trip??? Could be an old GFCI outlet in the garage, could be the sensor wires inside the light pole were worn and a huge rainstorm found them… could be the phase of the moon???
It's difficult to determine. GFCI devices are very sensitive. They measure and compare the incoming and outgoing current. If there is a very slight difference, then the device will trip because there may be a short in a plugged-in appliance. If the GFCI device continues to trip, that is the time to replace it.