GFCI protection requires extra attention in a construction environment. The GFCI has no doubt saved many people from electrocution, so it would be easy to start thinking GFCIs will always protect you.
Fig 1. Placing this two-terminal circuit between a GFCI line-load terminal and ground creates an adjustable line-voltage limiter. Fig 2. With the trip point set at 133 V rms, the circuit draws less ...
Electrical safety experts are cautioning homeowners about plugging high-powered appliances like microwaves into GFCI outlets, as their normal operation can cause nuisance tripping. This can interrupt ...