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12-05-2017, 10:20 PM #1
GFCI Protected?
Did inspection on upgraded home. Bathroom receptacles had a tag attached on each which said it was GFCI protected. Outlets wouldn't trip. No master anywhere, including in the electrical panel. Is this a scam, or legit?
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12-06-2017, 05:57 AM #2
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Is this a scam, or legit?
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12-06-2017, 06:30 AM #3
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12-06-2017, 07:06 AM #4
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If it doesn't trip with your GFCI tester, then report that it did not trip with your GFCI tester, that there is a label stating it us GFCI protected but no GFCI device was found - an electrical contractor needs locate the GFCI device that the "GFCI protected" label is referring to, replace that GFCI device, then document that the receptacle outlet in question is properly GFCI protected.
You can suggest replacing the receptacle outlet with a GFCI device receptacle outlet.
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12-06-2017, 08:37 AM #5
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You said updated, but was the wiring grounded? If not the feeder will not trip the gfi.
All answers based on unamended National Electrical codes.
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12-06-2017, 01:24 PM #6
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12-06-2017, 02:55 PM #7
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Jim gave a reason to not immediately presume, and state, "not GFCI protected" in your report, one of the reasons I said to " locate the GFCI device that the "GFCI protected" label is referring to, replace that GFCI device," - and I thought about adding "as necessary" but did not to keep my reply shorter ... and, alas, Jim pointed out why I should have added that. I seem to regret trying to keep posts shorter more often than I regret writing 'War and Peace' posts, oh well ...
If it was a GFCI breaker in the panel, you would have seen that, but ... as Jim was pointing out, a GFCI tester will not trip a GFCI device on an ungrounded system which was updated to grounding-type receptacle outlets - you need to find the GFCI device being referred to (and, yes, the sticker may be fake, but it may not be fake too).
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12-07-2017, 11:24 AM #8
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12-07-2017, 02:04 PM #9
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You should know if the outlet you tested was grounded or not.
Not all GFCI's will trip with an outlet tester 100% of the time. I have found some GFCI outlets would not trip with my tester, but would trip if I pushed the "test" button.
Electricians put them in strange places, and we all waste a lot of time looking for them. Just today I found the garage circuit was controlled by a GFCI in the laundry room (next to sink). and the exterior outlets were controlled by a basement bathroom GFCI.
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12-07-2017, 03:38 PM #10
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It seems like everyone has miss the OP post..
"Outlets wouldn't trip"
They should have tripped the GFCI down stream. OK?
It is an issue refer it.
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12-07-2017, 05:32 PM #11
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Roy,
Seems that you may have missed the above part in the original post ... and why what you stated is not correct ... unless you meant to state the following 'when using the TEST button on the GFCI device ... which the OP indicated he couldn't find (maybe you missed that part too?).
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12-07-2017, 05:39 PM #12
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What about these GFCI receptacles? How do you report them?
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12-07-2017, 06:59 PM #13
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12-09-2017, 01:18 PM #14
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Call (514) 489-1887 or (514) 441-3732
Our Motto; Putting information where you need it most, "In your hands.”
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