GFI

[BnTRanch]

do any of you use a gfi outlet in your designs?
Mine seems to be too sensetive.
Thanks and Happy New Year

[Arne]

I did not. I thought the wiring at many campgrounds might be prone to kicking it off too often.... and for the most part, gfi's are used where you might drop something into water, like kitchens and bathrooms... In my tear, all 115v stuff is static, like tv and microwave... not too much chance of me dropping a hairdryer or radio into my bathtub or non-existent sink....

[Dale M.]

I did not. I thought the wiring at many campgrounds might be prone to kicking it off too often.... and for the most part, gfi's are used where you might drop something into water, like kitchens and bathrooms... In my tear, all 115v stuff is static, like tv and microwave... not too much chance of me dropping a hairdryer or radio into my bathtub or non-existent sink....

Ummm..... ALL outdoor outlets (receptacles) are supposed to be GFI also....

The are not just limited to kitchens and bathrooms....

Another thing to consider with camp trailers... If shell of trailer has metal skin it can become electrically hot.... And if you are barefoot or have wet shoes or whatever, all you have to do is reach out and grab door handle or "grab" handle and you can get electrocuted between trailer shell and earth....

A few dollars for GFI protection is lot cheaper than a funeral...

Dale