Is there more to the question that you are holding back?How would check the GFCI IN A HOME with on ecg.
A gfci receptacle with a test button will not trip the gfci when you push it if their is on EGC.
I STAND CORRECTED ,what i was talking about was a down the line receptacle with no egc.and to plug in a gfci tester would not work,
So simple, can it really be the answer?Test button.
If you have a solenoid type tester you can test from the hot leg to a grounded object like a water pipe or metal faucet. That would generate enough current flow to trip the GFCI.
Kind of like when a performing artist "lip syncs" to a recording:happyyes:For sure and I have done that but it is not recognized as a real test.
I STAND CORRECTED ,what i was talking about was a down the line receptacle with no egc.and to plug in a gfci tester would not work,