Residential House-Boat

[stanleycochran]

We installed a 60 amp 2 pole GFI breaker in a shoreline pole panel to feed a sub-panel on the Dock (approximately 280'). We used a combination of 6/4 cable, conduit and wire from shoreline pole to dock panel.
We are experiencing nuisance tripping.
Talked with Cuttler Hammer tech support "the breaker would experience nuisance tripping at 250' plus"
Talked with local Inspector & Corps of Engineers about putting a 60 amp 2 pole regular breaker in shoreline pole panel and moving the 60 amp 2 pole GFI breaker to dock panel - Both answers were NO.
How can I repair this problem and still comply with code ?????

 

[physis]

Re: Residential House-Boat

I wonder if it's possible that the code requires something undoable.

If another manufacturer can't provide something to work within those parameters the AHJ is just going to have to make an allowance or not have power delivered. Or hire someone to stand at the panel and reset the breaker.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

Re: Residential House-Boat

Different types of conductor insulation have differing amounts of leakage. As I recall XHHW has lower leakage than most of the other insulation types. What code section requires GFCI protection for this circuit?
Don