GFCI testing - Page 2 - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

jrclen · 08-06-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnJ0906

I personally test my installations with both.

I think that is a good idea in light of this experience. So I bought a new receptacle tester with the GFCI test feature. I'll be checking both ways too.

Safety08 · 03-30-2009, 09:45 AM

I have always used GREENLEE GFCI Circuit Tester - this product tests for leakage in the line. This maybe why it may not be tripping. I have tested GFCI's directly out of the box and had issues with leakage or wired improperly. This tool has been a good investment.

JohnJ0906 · 03-30-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Safety08

I have always used GREENLEE GFCI Circuit Tester - this product tests for leakage in the line. This maybe why it may not be tripping. I have tested GFCI's directly out of the box and had issues with leakage or wired improperly. This tool has been a good investment.

Do you have a link to this product?

JohnJ0906 · 03-30-2009, 09:59 AM

This?

http://www.mygreenlee.com/Products/m...c_number=34524

luckyshadow · 03-30-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jrclen

I learned in a code course a while back that the test button on a GFCI receptacle is the only acceptable test of the trip circuit. Where is that written? I am facing an inspector with a tester which is not tripping the GFCI's but the button trips them just fine.

How about the paper work that comes with the GFCI receptacle, or the box it came in. Maybe from the manufactures web site?
Have the paperwork in hand when you have this issue.
There's been more then once that I asked for the packages /boxes that certain items come in.

ampman · 04-03-2009, 04:25 PM

i have a leviton model #6185 gfi tester it has the lights like a regular woodhead and also a switch with 4 pos. 1=1ma 2=2ma 3=3ma 4 =trips on a good gfi

Centaur1 · 06-09-2009, 02:30 PM

Check sec. 90.4 Eneforcement. AHJ or Authority Having Jurisdiction which is the inspector has the responsibility for making interpretations of the rules and for deciding on the approval of equipment amnd materials. basically he is right and you should do whatever it is he asks in order to get the inspection passed.

Tiger · 06-11-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Centaur1

Check sec. 90.4 Eneforcement. AHJ or Authority Having Jurisdiction which is the inspector has the responsibility for making interpretations of the rules and for deciding on the approval of equipment amnd materials. basically he is right and you should do whatever it is he asks in order to get the inspection passed.

Diggin' up the oldies.

J CORRIN · 06-19-2009, 11:40 AM

I am glad to see that some contractors actually have inspectors that check things out. Right now I am fixing another contractors srewups, and the inspector didn't do their job.

GFCI don't trip at all
No GFCI protected shower lights.
Plugs not working
Just got a call today Air Conditioner was installed today and wire bad between panel and disconnect...Should be interesting
Plus alot more......To much to list

Speedy Petey · 06-19-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by J CORRIN

No GFCI protected shower lights.

Is this required in your area?

Centaur1 · 06-20-2009, 09:10 AM

depends. Recessed lights above shower do not have to be gfi protected if they have a gasketed cover with an acryllic lens over the bulb.

Speedy Petey · 06-20-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Centaur1

depends. Recessed lights above shower do not have to be gfi protected if they have a gasketed cover with an acryllic lens over the bulb.

Do you have a code section to support this? It sure isn't an NEC rule.

Centaur1 · 06-21-2009, 07:14 PM

Yeah, try 410.10 (a) and (d)

Centaur1 · 06-21-2009, 07:19 PM

Also check out gfi protection in code book. There is no section for the gfi protection of luminaires, only appliances and receptacles and such.

Speedy Petey · 06-21-2009, 08:16 PM

Yeah, I am familiar with these things.
I think I was not clear in what I wrote. I don't see anywhere where it says anything about GFI protection and having a gasketed cover with an acrylic lens over the bulb.

According to the strict letter of the code you can have an open lamp recessed light directly over the tub with NO GFI protection as long as it is not "subject to shower spray".

electrichelper · 07-13-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jrclen

I learned in a code course a while back that the test button on a GFCI receptacle is the only acceptable test of the trip circuit. Where is that written? I am facing an inspector with a tester which is not tripping the GFCI's but the button trips them just fine.

Just take it back to the place in which you bought it, with a receipt to show proof of purchase and then swap it out so you don't pay for a new one when you don't have it.