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GFCI Protection Question
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 12:45 pm
by Jasper
So i am currently upgrading from 110 to 220. The 110 was super simple as far as GFCI was concerned... i just bought a little inline extension cord dealy and boom... done. The 220 is proving to be a bit harder. I have the
nema 10-30 type dryer outlet that i am planning to use but am having a hell of a time finding an inline gfci protector. Is it less necessary for an outlet like this? Any words of wisdom that don't involve rewiring my box? Sorry if this has been covered - I searched but came up empty...
Re: GFCI Protection Question
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 1:25 pm
by acfixer69
Since the drier outlet is a dedicated circuit the easiest why is a gfci breaker switch in the breaker panel. They aint cheep though.
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Re: GFCI Protection Question
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 1:29 pm
by Jasper
acfixer69 wrote:Since the drier outlet is a dedicated circuit the easiest why is a gfci breaker switch in the breaker panel. They aint cheep though.
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Is GFCI still necessary for such outlets?? I know you need them for hot tubs and such...
Are there any inline options out there? I am not finding much via the googles
Re: GFCI Protection Question
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 6:06 pm
by acfixer69
Jasper wrote:acfixer69 wrote:Since the drier outlet is a dedicated circuit the easiest why is a gfci breaker switch in the breaker panel. They aint cheep though.
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Is GFCI still necessary for such outlets?? I know you need them for hot tubs and such...
Are there any inline options out there? I am not finding much via the googles
30 amp plugs none I know of They would be way to costly to produce. I am responding to you OP. Sooo I will say this because I run my boiler on a 50 amp dedicated circuit, my welder plug, 220 - 55k elements and do not have a gfci but I do KNOW exactly what is going on and have everything totally grounded. I would be the pass of most resistance if a short would occur.
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Re: GFCI Protection Question
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 6:10 pm
by heartcut
It's personal choice and all, but if you're going to endanger yourself, do it with spirits, not electricity. A 220 GFCI is cheaper than an E-room visit.
Re: GFCI Protection Question
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 6:30 pm
by acfixer69
Agree with the E room statement but the best ground is electricity choice. Not always but most times I find a clothes drier is in a room there is a washer. Water is not the problem " boiler" it is poor grounding " you" not a argument gfci is great insurance. But they say "TERM LIFE" is too I think it's tossing money away.
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