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09-03-2008, 09:26 PM
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GFI tripping
I have no power to my wall plugs so I checked out the GFI circuit and the switch seems to be in the middle. It won't stay in the "ON" or "OFF" position, just in the middle. Everything else works just peachy but my 110 is a no go. Is this a bad GFI switch? I had the same problem in my house and replaced that with positive results. Help, I leave Friday on vacation!!
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09-03-2008, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by altamont
Help, I leave Friday on vacation!!
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the gfci breaker has a RESET button in the middle...
turn that beaker OFF then PUSH IT!
now flip the breaker ON. ( i think that's the routine)
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f37/...ome-44508.html
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09-03-2008, 09:31 PM
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If that doesn't work, you might have a faulty ground.
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09-03-2008, 09:32 PM
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Sounds like it... This past weekend while camping, I have one after my converter.. Lost all dc power but had power in the plugs .... Couldn't get the GFI to reset.. So test it... Unplugged shore power still wouldn't reset, disconnected the batteries, still nothing.. so bad plug.. Just happened to have an old one in the trailer that I put in and IT WORKED...
Pull it it and put a regular plug in if you have one to test it...
The plugs do go bad sometimes, mine did, hope yours did too...
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09-03-2008, 09:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cameront120
If that doesn't work, you might have a faulty ground.
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yes indeed.
been there, had that!
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f37/...lks-21082.html
cheers
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09-03-2008, 09:41 PM
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I don't have a GFI plug, I have a GFI breaker on the panel. I tried 2Air's advice but the button is not a reset but a test button. I pushed it every which way and it still won't stick in the on or off position. With or without power or even hooked into the panel.
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09-03-2008, 09:42 PM
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Then it sounds like its time for a new one... Hope they aren't expensive... would suck it that wasn't it....
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09-03-2008, 09:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by altamont
...the button is not a reset but a test button...
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RIGHT! test not reset (the letters are very small on it)
well that's the limit of my knowledge.
EVEN with the breaker pulled OUT it would reset to ON?
new breakers aren't expensive and available at most big box hardware stores.
IF you happen to have a neutral/ground short (like i had in the other thread) good luck with finding that!
cheers
2air'
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we are here on earth to fart around. don't let anybody tell you any different. k.v.
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09-03-2008, 10:12 PM
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altamont...
not sure if these pics help (or are like your breaker box)
as you can see the box in my unit has 2 that have black/red windows...
the 30 amp (main) on the far left and the 20 amp gfci on the right.
the 20 amp on the far right also has the yellow 'test' button...
also the small schematic shows on/off/tripped positions and how to reset...
sorry for any earlier confusion, perhaps someone with actual electrical knowledge will post before friday...
good luck
2air'
open the pix in a new window and ZOOM for closer looking...
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all of the true things that i am about to tell you are shameless lies. l.b.j.
we are here on earth to fart around. don't let anybody tell you any different. k.v.
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09-03-2008, 10:19 PM
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2Air,
Thanks but not the same box. I will try replacing the breaker tomorrow as I feel that is the problem as the switch won't stay in ANY position.
Thanks to you all.
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09-03-2008, 10:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by altamont
...Thanks but not the same box. I will try replacing the breaker tomorrow...
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good plan.
it just occurred to me, do you have a CALIFORNIA delivered trailer?
some states require a different type breaker, i think it's called a THQL type gfci breaker...
that looks like this pic.
ok, i'm really out of ideas now.
let us know how this turns out.
cheers
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09-03-2008, 10:52 PM
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It is a CA vehicle and that circuit breaker is similar to mine. Thanks for the insight, I will look for the same tomorrow.
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09-03-2008, 11:41 PM
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try disconnecting the main electric cable and see it it resets. with no power to the trailer, it should reset. just make sure you're tipping the switch all the way to the OFF and then to the ON position to reset. some folks know this, some don't.
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09-04-2008, 06:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richinny
try disconnecting the main electric cable and see it it resets. with no power to the trailer, it should reset. just make sure you're tipping the switch all the way to the OFF and then to the ON position to reset. some folks know this, some don't.
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Thanks Ricky. I did do that and it is still in the middle. No load or load it won't stay anywhere but in the middle.
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09-04-2008, 07:22 AM
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I have GFI in my garage. I had a simular problem. I beat my head against the wall for a month. My buddy sent his son over who is an electrician. He simly replaced the GFI. Problem solved. I never would have thought they went bad but he said it is very common.
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09-04-2008, 09:40 AM
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All is OK
It WAS the GFIC breaker. $40 at Home Depot, 10 minutes to install. Same brand as original. Thanks to you all.
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09-04-2008, 09:53 AM
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i'm glad you're no longer trippin' !
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09-04-2008, 09:54 AM
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Great, glad that you got it fixed.........
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09-04-2008, 10:33 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by altamont
It WAS the GFIC breaker. $40 at Home Depot, 10 minutes to install. Same brand as original. Thanks to you all.
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thanks for the f/u!
and the reminder to pick up a spare,
gave the last one away at a rally this spring.
cheers
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09-04-2008, 11:22 AM
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$40 for a spare that will probably never go out again? In all my years, I have only replaced 1 GFIC and that was today! Just lucky, I guess.
Of course, if you carry a spare they will never be needed. Karma?
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