PDA

View Full Version : gfic/Lv-xfmr-circuit protection


fritz
05-29-2003, 03:02 AM
Will gfic breakers (or branch circuits from gfic rec.)protect the low voltage circuits of 24/12 volt circuits from power transformed from 110-240v ac supplies in any low volt application? \
Assuming that the 120/240 ac was gfic protected.
If not, how do I protect the low volt circuit from a ground fault?

don_resqcapt19
05-29-2003, 11:52 AM
The GFCI on the primary side of the transformer will not provide any protection on the secondary side of the transformer when the transformer is functioning properly.
Don

luke warmwater
05-29-2003, 06:26 PM
You're not installing 12/24v landscape lighting around a pool perimeter are you??

tom baker
05-29-2003, 09:35 PM
Take a look at Art 411.