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Old 04-23-2024, 08:19 AM
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Default GFCI trip is typically from a ground fault Not High Amp load

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Originally Posted by HogPilot View Post
I have a 5 foot freezer in my garage. My instruction manual has a warning that says and I quote:
“It is strongly recommended that the unit not be used with a power outlet that is equipped with the GFCI protection”

If my lamp post light does not come on in the evening, I know the GFCI breaker in the garage has been tripped. The garage outlets are 20 amp.
I’ve only had this Walmart unit for about two months now, and the breaker has not tripped yet. It draws such a low amp load that I don’t think it’s going to be a problem for the small freezer.
GFCI trip is typically from a ground fault Not High Amp load. I agree with the freezer recommendation to avoid GFIC circuits for freezer/refrigerators. Just think what would have happened if you were away for a few days and someone such as a landscaper plugged something in and the circuit tripped. Your freezer and contents would be destroyed.

If there are outside receptacles, the GFIC trip can be caused by using long extension cords in wet conditions outside to power hedge clippers etc. I had a licensed electrician install an additional power outlet to a GFIC circuit in my lanai. He caused a trip by having his tools contact the wire contacts with the power on and outlet cover removed. It tripped and I had to move an 8ft. entertainment center after removing all contents to get at the reset switch. Needless to say I had the electrician change out the lanai GFIC outlet to a regular outlet and change the breaker in the electrical distribution to a GFIC breaker. So if the circuit trips, I can reset it from the panel in the garage and the circuit still has GFIC protection..