Can another outlet trip a GFCI?

There is one outlet with the GFCI and several other outlets without. The GFCI outlet works fine, while anything plugged into the other outlets causes the GFCI to trip.

Can bathroom GFCI be on same circuit?





If you’re using a single GFCI outlet for protection, it must be wired for “multiple location” protection; this way, it will protect all the downstream outlets on the same circuit.

Can you put 2 GFCI outlets in series?

You only need 1 GFCI outlet per circuit (assuming it’s at the beginning of the line and the rest of the outlets are loads). They are correctly wired in parallel – if they were in series, you wouldn’t get the correct voltage at the other outlets when there is any type of load present.

Will a loose ground wire trip a GFCI?

If the GFCI detects a ground fault leakage of 5mA it will trip. This leakage is caused by a hot wire touching the ground somewhere on the electrical line such as an appliance or even the outlet itself.

How do you fix a GFCI outlet that keeps tripping?

What to do:

  1. Unplug all appliances on that outlet’s circuit.
  2. Push the reset button.
  3. Plug in one appliance at a time until the GFCI trips. …
  4. Unplug appliances that were on before the GFCI tripped and see if the last appliance that you plugged in still trips the GFCI. …
  5. Replace or repair the appliance that tripped the outlet.




Why does my GFCI breaker keep tripping?

There are too many appliances being protected by the GFCI.

Sometimes tripping occurs when a GFCI circuit breaker is protecting multiple downstream receptacles. If several appliances are connected to the GFCI device, the cumulative effect of the appliance leakage currents may trip the GFCI.

Can bathrooms be on one circuit?

One branch circuit is simply the minimum permitted for a dwelling regardless of the number of bathrooms. The electrician is still required to install one countertop receptacle within 3 feet of the outside edge of each bathroom sink basin.

Should bathrooms have GFCI outlets?



Bathrooms – All bathroom receptacles should have GFCI outlets installed. Garages & Sheds – Any area inside or outside of the house that is not considered a “habitable” room should include GFCI outlets. This includes garages, sheds, and any other work/storage areas.

Can kitchen and bathroom be on same GFCI?

Ensuring kitchen and bathroom safety, the NEC requires GFCI protection in all new bathrooms, and in kitchen outlets within six feet of the kitchen’s sink and other locations around the house. Adding ground fault protection to existing circuits makes sense in any bathroom or kitchen.

How can you tell if a GFCI outlet is bad?

Push Reset Button

  1. Look for GFCIs in bathrooms, kitchens, basements, garages and on the home’s exterior. …
  2. If the GFCI won’t reset or the button doesn’t pop out when you press the “test” button, there may be no power to the GFCI or you may have a bad GFCI.

Will a surge protector keep a GFCI from tripping?



GFIs protect YOU when current is leaking outside of the circuit, such as through your body, by detecting a tiny amount of current leak and shutting the circuit down before you can even feel it. A surge suppressor will not prevent a GFI from tripping, nor should it.

Does power go to line or load on GFCI?

The “line” wires are the incoming power from the breaker box and the “load” wires are the outgoing power that travels down the circuit to the next outlet.

What happens if you switch line and load on GFCI?

If you miswired the GFCI it may not prevent personal injury or death due to a ground fault (electrical shock). If you mistakenly connect the LINE wires to the LOAD terminals, the GFCI will not reset and will not provide power to either the GFCI receptacle face or any receptacles fed from the GFCI.

What might happen if the line and load connections of a feed through GFCI receptacle were reversed?

Here’s what happens when somebody wires a GFCI receptacle with the load and line wires reversed: The GFCI will work, in the sense that you can plug in a hair dryer and the hair dryer will blow hot air. But when you push the little “test monthly” button, and the “reset” button pops out, the receptacle stays live.

What are the differences between GFCI circuit breaker and GFCI receptacle outlets?



GFCI outlets are installed at power points while GFCI circuit breakers are installed in the main breaker box. Every room or a specific area must have a circuit breaker. According to NEC, GFCI must be installed in wet locations such as the bathroom, kitchen, outdoor etc.

How many outlets can GFCI receptacle protect?

There’s no limit. A standard GFCI will protect up to 20 amps, drawn from any combination of receptacles, either the built-in one or any number of additional ones connected to its load terminals.

Is it better to use a GFCI outlet or breaker?

If you are looking for a solution that could provide the entire circuit with protection, then GFCI circuit breakers are a natural choice. When thinking of installing a receptacle circuit for a large patio or your garage, it would be a far better choice to wire the circuit with a GFCI breaker.