GFI outlet problem.

[Goldeneagle]

I have one of my GFI outlets that needs replacing. No matter what gets plugged in it trips and now it won't reset. The main issue is it is in the garage and our freezer is plugged into it. Freezer is on an extension cord right now. My question is, one outlet in our bathroom is on the same circuit but not GFI. Can I put put the new GFI in the bathroom and a regular outlet in the garage? I think being in the garage there is an issue with heat, dust, etc. and GFI's don't like it. What do y'all think?

[oktx]

I would.

[Jcjohnson]

I don’t see why not, been a while since I done electrical work but both are required to be gfci protected the bathroom plus is probably on the gfci in the garage. Don’t see why you couldn’t put the gfci in the bathroom instead just remember power on the line side and the protected circuit goes the the load side. And a slim design one might help you get it in the box easier

[Jcjohnson]

Also they make tamper resistant plugs now that have shutter like thinks over them To keep kids from digging in them might help keep dirt and stuff out too. Can be a pain plugging freezers/ fridges into gfci circuits. Any way to put a dedicated plug out there for it?

[Quackerbox]

I'd put a regular plug in the garage and worry about ground fault if you decide to move.

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[Efren]

My brother was having a similar issue. Turned out one of the plugs connected to the GFI was faulty. Might trying to replace them one by one

[Jcjohnson]

I'd put a regular plug in the garage and worry about ground fault if you decide to move.

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This would likely leave the bathroom unprotected but a good idea if you put a gfi in the bathroom also

[JayB]

I may be wrong but I believe a GFCI at the first location protects everything downstream on the same line.

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[Goldeneagle]

I'd put a regular plug in the garage and worry about ground fault if you decide to move.

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This would likely leave the bathroom unprotected but a good idea if you put a gfi in the bathroom also

The bathroom outlet is right beside the shower. I want to keep it protected. I'm thinking it will actually be better for the GFI to be in the house in a better environment.

[Mike]

I would get a higher amp GFCI and replace the one on the garage first. You probably have a 15 amp in place so get a 20 amp and replace it.

True on the down the line statement, I would leave it there in place as it's probably protecting all the others in the garage on that circuit.

I have always felt that if there is one in place, you need to honor that spot and keep it there. My reasoning is that unless you did the work, you really don't know what the electrician was thinking when he installed the outlet. Likewise if the house has ever been remodeled. You just never know.

[Quackerbox]

I may be wrong but I believe a GFCI at the first location protects everything downstream on the same line.

oh look...what is that?

If it's done correctly that's right. I get having a gfi in the bathroom but in the garage is dumb. Code or not

Where is the panel for the house in relation to the garage? I ran an entire new line from panel to the garage and set a new sub panel. If you have room that would help.

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[Goldeneagle]

I would get a higher amp GFCI and replace the one on the garage first. You probably have a 15 amp in place so get a 20 amp and replace it.

True on the down the line statement, I would leave it there in place as it's probably protecting all the others in the garage on that circuit.

I have always felt that if there is one in place, you need to honor that spot and keep it there. My reasoning is that unless you did the work, you really don't know what the electrician was thinking when he installed the outlet. Likewise if the house has ever been remodeled. You just never know.

This sounds reasonable. Best I can tell is this GFI protects 2 bathroon outlets, the outlet on the back porch and itself.

If it's done correctly that's right. I get having a gfi in the bathroom but in the garage is dumb. Code or not

Where is the panel for the house in relation to the garage? I ran an entire new line from panel to the garage and set a new sub panel. If you have room that would help.

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I know just enough about electricity to replace outlets and other small things. Running new circuits is way out of my league. Electricity scares the crap out of me!

[Quackerbox]

This sounds reasonable. Best I can tell is this GFI protects 2 bathroon outlets, the outlet on the back porch and itself.

I know just enough about electricity to replace outlets and other small things. Running new circuits is way out of my league. Electricity scares the crap out of me!

Understood.

I did commercial electrical work for 2 or 3 years before I got dumb and went public services

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[Jcjohnson]

I would get a higher amp GFCI and replace the one on the garage first. You probably have a 15 amp in place so get a 20 amp and replace it.

True on the down the line statement, I would leave it there in place as it's probably protecting all the others in the garage on that circuit.

I have always felt that if there is one in place, you need to honor that spot and keep it there. My reasoning is that unless you did the work, you really don't know what the electrician was thinking when he installed the outlet. Likewise if the house has ever been remodeled. You just never know.

If it’s 14 ga wire Not not sure you would put a 20 amp gfci on it. Going with higher amps almost defeats what the gfci is supposed to do

[Mike D]

I would get a higher amp GFCI and replace the one on the garage first. You probably have a 15 amp in place so get a 20 amp and replace it.

True on the down the line statement, I would leave it there in place as it's probably protecting all the others in the garage on that circuit.

I have always felt that if there is one in place, you need to honor that spot and keep it there. My reasoning is that unless you did the work, you really don't know what the electrician was thinking when he installed the outlet. Likewise if the house has ever been remodeled. You just never know.

Ampacicity of the GFI has nothing to do with his issue.

The trip threshold for the ground fault protection is the same for either one.


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