Electric motor keeps tripping GFCI receptacle.

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Bjorner

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I have a Little Giant Pump Model 517012-51200T-20. It pulls 3.4 Amps full load.

It's connected to a 20 amp breaker on 12 gage wire to a brand new, name-brand 20 amp GFCI receptacle in a weather proof enclosure. Nothing else is on this line.

After about 6 hours of run time, the GFCI consistently trips for no apparent reason. The power cord is in good condition.

Any help/information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much!
 

tom baker

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We see a lot of questions about GFCIs tripping, it is almost never the GFCI. Have an electrician look at the wiring of the GFCI.
 
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