How to test a GE 3P GFCI circuit breaker?
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According to manufacturers of GFCI's they used to say the only real way to test a gfci is to push the test button. If it trips then it is good
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I didn't know ge was making 3P gfci breakers. What ampacity is it?
ptonsparky
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It would need to be energized. Installed, but not necessarily with a load.
brantmacga
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THQB breakers are available in various 3-pole ampacities.
Maybe you’re thinking of Eaton? They’re the only major manufacturer I’m aware of that doesn’t offer miniature 3-pole circuit breakers in the BAB line.
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romex jockey
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all i'm ringin' up are shunt trips 
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brantmacga
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It was late, and I completely forgot OP said gfci. My bad
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GE (ABB) does NOT make a 3 pole GFCI breaker.
wngan
Is it possible that you have a 3 pole breaker with Ground Fault trips? GFCI is a specific type of GF trip system for protection of personnel, set to trip at 5mA of ground current. A 3 pole industrial breaker with "Ground Fault" trips would not be the same thing, it is only good as EQUIPMENT ground fault, or GFEP because the trips setting is 30 - 100mA, maybe even more. You cannot use that where a GFCI is required.
If you didn't need an actual GFCI and want to test that breaker, you might be able to if you have a "current injection test set", because GFEP breakers usually use a Residual Current Detection method and probably don't need for the trips to be powered up. FYI though, GFCI breakers DO need to be powered up because they have an internal circuit board that has to be powered, that's why GFCIs have that white pigtail to connect to the Neutral bar.
romex jockey
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can i play 'what if' here fellas?
all three phases through>>>
have it trip a contactor....?
~RJ~
all three phases through>>>
have it trip a contactor....?
~RJ~
ptonsparky
Tom
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Leviton had those or similar several years ago, but I didn't think they were offered any more.
kwired
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I think discussion here had determined they are not listed for such purpose, they are/were only a recognized component.
romex jockey
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so what do i so?
I've a 3ph meat grinder being used in a puddle by a bunch of kids @ a local market
help me out
~RJ~
I've a 3ph meat grinder being used in a puddle by a bunch of kids @ a local market
help me out
~RJ~
ptonsparky
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Child labor laws and OSHA should help part of it. They have to be at least 18.so what do i so?
I've a 3ph meat grinder being used in a puddle by a bunch of kids @ a local market
help me out
~RJ~
kwired
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I've had 480 volt three phase machines in dairy plant for decades. Need for GFCI not been an issue. Some this stuff is washed daily or even multiple times daily.so what do i so?
I've a 3ph meat grinder being used in a puddle by a bunch of kids @ a local market
help me out
~RJ~
Mount an enclosed breaker of a manufacturer that makes one as a local disconnectso what do i so?
I've a 3ph meat grinder being used in a puddle by a bunch of kids @ a local market
help me out
~RJ~
Roger
romex jockey
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brantmacga
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Unit breaker with GFI module, installed in an enclosure.
Like a Square D PowerPact style breaker .
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romex jockey
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Brant, i have no idea
, can you 'splain plz? ~RJ~- Status