GFI Question

[tcarroll]

I currently have a GFI On my tank,the problem with it is if power fails gfi trips when power comes back on.What type of GFI Is good to use for aquarium set ups?

 

[kyle]

what is a gfi????

 

[RyanG]

Ground Fault Indicator its the type of electrical outlet that is required by code in bathrooms and within 4 feet of kitchen sink. It basically shuts itself of by a breaker in the socket if the electrical cicuit isnt completed.

Tcaroll are you sure its a GFI and not an arc fault?

 

[yote]

Sounds more like an arc fault outlet.

 

[tcarroll]

Yes it is a GFI.

 

[daugherty]

go to dome deopt or lowes and get a leveton comercial grade GFI. is it the only GFI in that run of wire. i am saying this because if there are two of them it can cause problems with each other and make them trip.

 

[tcarroll]

The type that i have now are the portable type that go on the recptacle.They are heavy duty came from Home Depot,they were $25 a piece.They plug into outlet with three outlets on the other end.

 

[daugherty]

that is how it is made i bet nut not shure i would just get a new GFI outlet insted of the one you have., that is what i have and it works great.