PAbernathy Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Hey Guys, Interesting article I will post a link to below. Found it very interesting and a good read on why GFCI's fail and so on....( interesting they listed it as Why CFCI's fail )....strange...anyway nice read. http://www.cdc.gov/elcosh/docs/d0200/d0 ... 00285.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozofprev Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 That link works, sort of. It takes you to a CDC page. If you type CFCI into the search field, it is the only article. Originally posted by PAbernathy Hey Guys, Interesting article I will post a link to below. Found it very interesting and a good read on why GFCI's fail and so on....( interesting they listed it as Why CFCI's fail )....strange...anyway nice read. http://www.cdc.gov/elcosh/docs/d0200...5/d000285.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbernathy Posted February 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Thanks brother....I think I fixed the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozofprev Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Why, yes, you did. Works quite nicely now. Originally posted by PAbernathy Thanks brother....I think I fixed the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 J. Layton says, http://www.cdc.gov/elcosh/docs/d0200/d0 ... 00285.html If the device will not trip open, or if it trips and current continues to flow, the device is defective and must be replaced. The CPSC says, If the "RESET" button pops out but the light does not go out, the GFCI has been improperly wired. Contact an electrician to correct the wiring errors. If the "RESET" button does not pop out, the GFC1 is defective and should be replaced. Who is right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Moore Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 I'd have to go with neither. Both are correct that if it won't trip then it should be replaced. But if it "trips and current continues to flow" my first guess would be wiring line/load reversal, which should be checked before throwing the GFCI away. The CSPC's version is a little better, but what "light" are they talking about? If it's a lamp plugged into the receptacle, then fine. If they are talking about an indicator light on the receptacle...well, they don't all have them and some have a light that only comes on when tripped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbernathy Posted February 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Agreed....the changes and additions with the UL943 ( I believe that is the right UL number ) add's to the reliablity of these devices....they are progressing nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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