 O.T. Homelite Generator, problem with GFCI tripping |
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| John Kelly |
 Dec 24 2005, 02:17 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Moclips WA. Member No.: 640  |
Well I just bought a used Homelite 5600 watt generator with 8 hours run time on it. It starts right up, but the GFCI trips every time without a hint of light from my test light. The volt meter shows voltage. I replaced the GFCI with a known good one, same problem.
Anyone have any idea what to check next? I need this thing. We are going to be full up over new years at our little motel and, and can't have a power outage ruining our guest's stay. Thanks, John www.ghiaspecialties.com |
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| TravisNeff |
Dec 24 2005, 02:27 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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Have you tried the unit on a non GFCI circuit to eliminate the generator being at fault?
I am not much of an electrician, but wouldn't the gfci circuit see that incoming power/spike and trip by design? |
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| GWN7 |
Dec 24 2005, 07:12 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
It could be that the stater is fryed.....I bought a Coleman 5000 Powermate from Costco, took it up to the farm to use and it started doing the same thing. Took it in to the local authorised repair shop and they said $800..... covered under warrentee
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| John Kelly |
Dec 25 2005, 07:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Moclips WA. Member No.: 640 |
Arrghh! OK, thanks guys!
John www.ghiaspecialties.com |
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| smooth_eddy |
Dec 26 2005, 12:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 535 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Seattle Member No.: 3,102 |
GFI's trip because there is an problem with the load. Try plugging something else in (like a desk light or radio) and see if it holds. GFI's do go bad and some are bad from the factory, but it sounds like it is just doing it's job and the load you are plugging in is bad. Eddy
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| smooth_eddy |
Dec 26 2005, 12:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 535 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Seattle Member No.: 3,102 |
John....
I just noticed where you live. I am sure you are feeling like a drowned rat in Moclips. One thing to note, GFI's will nuciance (sp?) trip in rainy weather. Eddy |
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| John Kelly |
Dec 26 2005, 01:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Moclips WA. Member No.: 640 |
Well, after trying another GFCI and failing, I replaced it with a standard outlet, and the thing works! I got the generator and an interface module to hook it into my regular service box for $600 which I think is pretty good deal, especially since it actually works.
Eddy, We have had some rain, but the weather for December has been nice most of the month. I've been pleasantly surprised at how often the weather changes. It can be cloudy, and then nice an hour later. I absolutely love this place... Thanks all! John www.ghiaspecialties.com |
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| Dr. Roger |
Dec 26 2005, 01:37 PM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
hey john,
great to hear things are going well up there. when you mentioned that y'all were moving out to the coast i thought, "wow, that's got to be great". specially having hy. 1 right there. =-) cheers, roger |
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| John Kelly |
Dec 26 2005, 02:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Moclips WA. Member No.: 640 |
Hi Roger,
101 is a ways inland from us, but 109 is two blocks away...talk about twisties! John www.ghiaspecialties.com |
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| smooth_eddy |
Dec 26 2005, 03:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 535 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Seattle Member No.: 3,102 |
John.....the down side is now you have eliminated the life safety features of a GFI outlet (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) . Eddy |
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| GWN7 |
Dec 26 2005, 04:09 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
I think he's running it into his main service box. Not much need for a GFI there as your "wet" areas will/should have them.
Glad to hear it's working. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) |
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