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Noisy GFCI
« on: November 02, 2004, 10:59:18 am »
We had a power failure Sunday night.  Since it came back I 've noticed by GFCI- disconnect box is humming and in the last 24 hours has begun to hum reallly loudly. Thoughts?
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Noisy GFCI
« on: November 02, 2004, 10:59:18 am »

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Re: Noisy GFCI
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2004, 11:02:26 am »
Have you tried to shut it all of the way off and back on again? You might not have gotten a good lock on both sides of the breaker when you turned it on. Otherwise it's probably time to change it.

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Re: Noisy GFCI
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2004, 04:45:22 pm »
Uhhh, don't get in your spa?

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Re: Noisy GFCI
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2004, 05:17:35 pm »
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Better yet, throw your neighbors cat in and if it starts crackling & popping you will know there is a problem with your gfci and as a bonus,  Krispy Kitty is gooood eatin'.


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Re: Noisy GFCI
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2004, 05:56:35 pm »
I just got a call from Green Peace and they didn't appreciate the Deep Fried Cat comment I said, so I deleted it.  I don't have anything personally against animals.  I eat Starkist tuna cuz they dont catch dolphins in their nets.  
IM SORRY.  :'(
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Re: Noisy GFCI
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2004, 06:07:25 pm »
Mr. WMcCall - Sir,

If I recall correctly, your box was made by Connecticut Swith and Electric, which oddly enough is in Washington State.  I would call their tech support. They have east coast hours.  This brand of contactor has failed quite a bit and they may have run out of replacements.  Seems to me that yours has lasted quite a bit longer than most of the others, but even though you have made it through the warranty they might be talked into sending you a replacement free of charge, if you mention my name.  The bad part is they will have to send you a non-exact replacement so you'll l have to drill a couple of holes and crimp on a couple of spade lugs, but they are speaking your language, "FREE."

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Re: Noisy GFCI
« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2004, 07:30:06 pm »
I loved the "sir" part.   The Mr. part was nice, too.

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« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2004, 09:13:19 pm »
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I loved the "sir" part.   The Mr. part was nice, too.

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Re: Noisy GFCI
« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2004, 09:43:35 pm »
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I just got a call from Green Peace and they didn't appreciate the Deep Fried Cat comment I said, so I deleted it.  I don't have anything personally against animals.  I eat Starkist tuna cuz they dont catch dolphins in their nets.  
IM SORRY.  :'(


Greenpeice acknowledges your withdrawal and has cancelled tommorrows scheduled picket outside of your store.

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Re: Noisy GFCI
« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2004, 08:08:34 am »
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Mr. WMcCall - Sir,

You have a relay in that box, and it may settle down and shut up if you reset it a few times. First - and this is important - hit the "test" button to be sure that your GFI protection is intact. If so, try testing/resetting several times - listening each time until the relay is quiet. If it doesn't  go silent by time you have reset a dozen times, call the tech.


I'll take a look at that tonight.  Two days in the hospital and trying to get caught up with two jobs and waiting in line 2 hours to vote has me a bit overwhelmed this week.
« Last Edit: November 03, 2004, 08:10:16 am by wmccall »
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Re: Noisy GFCI
« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2004, 08:51:17 am »
WMC, just remember that no matter how hectic it is when you leave the hospital it is always better than the alternative.   ;)
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Re: Noisy GFCI
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2004, 09:15:50 am »
Ok, I did find out that the contactor coil had some moisture in it and was rusting.  I bought the whole GFCI/disconnect from Spa Depot.com back in Feb '03.   The box was made by Connecticut Swith and Electic, which oddly enough is in Washington State.   I called at 9am eastern today, just to see if their tech support  had east coast hours, which they did.  Apparently this brand of contactor has failed quite a bit and they have run out of replacements.  Mine lasted quite a bit longer than most of the others, so even though I made it through the warranty they are sending me a replacement free of charge.  The bad part is they have to send me a non-exact replacement and I will have to drill a couple of holes and crimp on a couple of spade lugs, but they are speaking my language, FREE.
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Re: Noisy GFCI
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2004, 09:38:13 am »
Though it may be a bit inconvenient at times, this certainly makes a case for housing the GFCI in conditioned space, a la the electrical panel.

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Re: Noisy GFCI
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2004, 10:26:07 am »
Please make sure that you can use spade conncetors on this type of service.  I have never seen crimp on conncters used in home wiring.  I use them on my boat, which is required by the USCG but have never seen them used in a home.

Just a thought.

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Re: Noisy GFCI
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2004, 10:36:10 am »
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Please make sure that you can use spade conncetors on this type of service.  I have never seen crimp on conncters used in home wiring.  I use them on my boat, which is required by the USCG but have never seen them used in a home.

Just a thought.

Jonathan

YES - required when you put a multi-strand wire into a screw terminal. Solder type connector is best for high-amperage circuits, but nobody seems to bother any more these days...
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