Jan 8, 2020 · Generally it also incorporates a GFCI, and the arc fault detection logic shorts hot to ground, triggering the GFCI (and resulting "disconnect"), when an arc fault is detected. While …

Feb 24, 2014 · @BMitch, Good point, the plug in testers don't indicate neutral to ground short at the device, only an open ground or neutral. GFI's detect a difference in current between …

Dec 30, 2020 · Generally speaking, if the branch circuit is small (e.g., 20A) compared to the main feed (e.g., 100A), the branch circuit will trip first, providing protection to the affected circuit …

(3) Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters. Ground-fault circuit-interrupter protected receptacles shall be provided where replacements are made at receptacle outlets that are required to be so …

Jun 1, 2021 · An equipment grounding conductor shall not be connected from the ground-fault circuit-interrupter-type receptacle to any outlet supplied from the ground-fault circuit-interrupter …

Mar 12, 2019 · For example many motors will trip the GFCI even though there is no leakage to ground. This is why there is an exception for the refrigerator's outlet. It's a good idea to have …

Nov 12, 2020 · It is a 2020 NEC change. 210.8(A) Dwelling Units. All 125-volt through 250-volt receptacles installed in the locations specified in 210.8(A)(1) through (A)⁠(11) and supplied by …

Apr 9, 2013 · All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the locations specified in (1) through (8) shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. …

An equipment grounding conductor shall not be connected from the ground-fault circuit interrupter-type receptacle to any outlet supplied from the ground-fault circuit-interrupter …

The NEC simply states "where supplied through a ground-fault circuit interrupter" in this instance, so you can achieve this either by a GFI receptacle, a faceless GFI device, or a GFI breaker. …