TOPIC: GFCI: How would you write this up

GFCI: How would you write this up 12 years 2 weeks ago #50693

Doug Diller Topic Author Offline Senior Member Posts: 76 Thank you received: 0	Here is a video I took at an inspection I'm wondering how you guys might write this up? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: GFCI: How would you write this up 12 years 2 weeks ago #50694

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Re: GFCI: How would you write this up 12 years 2 weeks ago #50695

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Re: GFCI: How would you write this up 12 years 2 weeks ago #50708

David Andersen Offline Platinum Member Posts: 386 Thank you received: 0	240VAC on the ground or grounded conductor (which ever the center light is for)? I have had all lights go bright on me. Tested out as running 240VAC. I don't know the type of tester your using... Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: GFCI: How would you write this up 12 years 2 weeks ago #50728

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How old is the house? Based on the test button working, it is most likely a home that had early 2 wire system without ground. If the GFCI was not wired properly, you would not have been able to reset it.

The proper test is with the test button on the GFCI. A 3 light tester requires a ground to function.

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Re: GFCI: How would you write this up 9 years 7 months ago #60908

Keith Silvas Offline Junior Member Posts: 23 Thank you received: 0	As long as it tested good with the button, that's all that matters. That is to say, the manufacturer's designed test method is the one that counts. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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