sharing a netural on GFIC

[slh1944]

can a GFIC share a netural on a muti circuit? the problem i run into is, that when i turn on both breakers one one of the gfic trips out.

 

[jimwalker]

Re: sharing a netural on GFIC

you can use gfci receptacles after the point of common neutral

 

[physis]

Re: sharing a netural on GFIC

The GFCI compares hot current to neutral current (not ground). Your situation sounds weird. I can't imagine how being used on a multi-wire circuit, by itself, would cause a problem. But if you're using the load side I can imagine lots of problems.

Edit: I thought it should also be mentioned that the comparison happens AFTER the "line connection terminals".

[ August 14, 2004, 02:38 PM: Message edited by: physis ]

 

[a.wayne3@verizon.net]

Re: sharing a netural on GFIC

Common neutral after the line side :roll: WHY DOES It KEEP tripping?????????DUH

 

[gndrod]

Re: sharing a netural on GFIC

technically a multi-circuit neutral sharing is possible if the output is a DP GFCI disconnect to the load side(s). (i.e. a hot tub circuit.}


Ben, Seattle