MIEngineer
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- Michigan
Hello all,
We are having a problem with the GFCI circuits that feed a truckport for engine block heaters. The breakers keep tripping during the cold nights when the block heaters need to run.
I am sure part of this has to do with the condition on the cord ends; they are left on the ground, get coated with salt, and possibly run over.
As I read 2005 NEC 210.8(B) it appears that they are not required because the truckports in question are inside a secure, gated, area and accessible only to employees.
Does anyone have any other suggestions for preventing these trips of the GFCI breakers. We have tried installing the type that plug into the end of your cord but those get stolen and also trip often.
thank you,
We are having a problem with the GFCI circuits that feed a truckport for engine block heaters. The breakers keep tripping during the cold nights when the block heaters need to run.
I am sure part of this has to do with the condition on the cord ends; they are left on the ground, get coated with salt, and possibly run over.
As I read 2005 NEC 210.8(B) it appears that they are not required because the truckports in question are inside a secure, gated, area and accessible only to employees.
Does anyone have any other suggestions for preventing these trips of the GFCI breakers. We have tried installing the type that plug into the end of your cord but those get stolen and also trip often.
thank you,