Originally Posted by
John Arnold
Jerry - You're right in that I kind of overlooked that "repeatedly during normal use", but they still seem to be saying the same thing, which is that even if the GFCI is functioning properly, and the problem is with the appliance, they recommend replacing the GFCI.
Only when it "
trips repeatedly during normal use. (This may indicate either a faulty appliance or a compromised GFCI. In either case, replacement of the GFCI is recommended and the appliance should be checked for proper operation prior to reuse.)", if the appliance has a problem and trips the GFCI, the GFCI is reset, and does not trip "repeatedly" in that "normal use" of the GFCI, then they are not recommending it be replaced.
Tripping repeatedly could indicate a problem with the GFCI, could cause a problem with the GFCI, could indicate a problem with the appliance ... those could and/or issues, occurring singly or together, and rather than take chances, they are saying to replace the GFCI and address the appliance.
Now, does using the test button once a month constitute tripping "repeatedly"?
(see bold below)
The GFCI performs its intended function, but trips repeatedly
during normal use. (This may indicate either a faulty appliance or a compromised GFCI. In either case, replacement of the GFCI is recommended and the appliance should be checked for proper operation prior to reuse.)
"Testing" is not "normal use".
