During an inspection to sell my current home, I was told that the GFCI in my garage and kitchen were not working...will this item tell me if they are?
1307303
This item will tell you if 1. The outlet is getting power. 2. Wired correctly. If you were told a gfci "wasn't working" it could be many reasons. But the most likely is it's a bad component. This tool would only confirm the outlet is not dispensing power. You would need to pull the face plate off to access the terminals on either side to test power. If the terminals are "live" then replacing the gfci component would be your solution. You need a multi tester to test the terminals. Or an electrician.
1307304
Yes it will. The button in the center, when pushed, will trip the GFCI if the GFCI is working correctly.
396807
Yes... as long as it is a 3-prong outlet, it will test for polarity and proper grounding. The only part of this that is for the GFCI plugs is the push button which drains off a little current. If you push the button on non-GFCI plugs (or non-functioning GFCI plugs), nothing will happen. BTW, this is one of the best testers like this that I've found.
1092444
If it's just a plug strip (non surge protector type) you will be fine, over loading shouldn't be a problem, the GFCI will trip before any damage, then you'll know it's over loaded, just try to keep the power strip to 15 amp current draw. Hope this helps.
1090295
Check your circuit breaker. Also is it the only appliance plugged in at that outlet?
1266799
Sounds like the GFI inside is getting tripped? You could replace it with a standard GFI from the box hardware stores to see if you got a faulty one - or check all your electrical connections to make sure they're not getting wet or shorting. I have installed dozens of these and rarely see the GFI trip (usually only after power issues).
554361
The switch gets its power by using the ground connection as a neutral, so it's running a small amount of current between live and ground. It's not a lot of power, just enough to run the detection circuitry, but it might draw enough for your GFCI to notice when it flips the relay.
1113151
I installed GFCI (ground fault circuit interuppters ) in all my plug-ins . Ten bucks apiece or less . Don,t have to worry about melt-downs . I still unplug everything except fridges and phones if we leave for even day trips
139898
With three failures in a row I would (from 30 years of being an industrial electrician) I would inspect your wall sockets. Sometimes these are just connected with the "push" in cheapo deal(It's common in cheaply built homes) instead of the much better wire wrapped and secured by the screw terminal type. I've dealt with situations, even though I would get 120 volts on the meter, things wouldn't run (in this case a forced air furnace). It was an old home and by installing new receptacles and securing the wires properly to the terminals I cured the problem. Good luck.
286890
It looks as though you got a device that went through QA only on paper. I personally would take a pic and send it off to the manufacturer.However, if you want to save a lot of time put a continuity test and just use it as it is. It's ac current so it really shouldn't matter.
1637209
Mine worked fined. Recheck your wiring or have a service tech check your furnance.
519093
No it is not. It replaces a regular toggle switch for lights or fan, A GFCI is usually only for outlets.
129072
That happened to mine once. Turned out that the GFI was tripped on that outlet. I reset the breaker and it has been working great ever since.
2089126
Yes it does, to test, plug into a power strip and turn the power strip on and make sure the GFCI is on, hit the black test button on the GFCI and it will be off as if a power failure occured, turn the power strip back on and the GFCI clicks back to the on on or powered up position (red light lit). Hope this helps.Jeffrey Nordi
1538183
I'm not an expert on electrical or fire 'codes', but I highly suspect that this warning is a standard kind of legal 'disclaimer' -- i.e. if a fire can be traced to defective wiring in this device, the manufacturer will claim that it is the customer's fault for keeping it plugged-in all the time. Furthermore, it is probably reasonable to assume that the cheaper the appliance is, the more likely it will be subject to some kind of electrical "accident."
1501553
It could be this switch, but I would check your fuses first. Especially if they stopped working all at once.
2032601
I'm 99% sure it is. I usually check for the UL label on electrical stuff as soon as I open it. Unfortunately it's a couple of hours away at my other house so I can't check for a few days.
285153
I had a similar problem with a GFI breaker for my garage after i replaced the garage door, It was fairly old so swapped out the breaker with a new (and equivalent) GFI and have not had a problem since. Otherwise, check what other systems are on the same circuit.