Sump Pump

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sinovakane

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Is it true a duplex receptable in an unfinished basement of a dwelling supplying a sump pump must be GFCI protected. Why?:-?
 
sinovakane said:
Is it true a duplex receptable in an unfinished basement of a dwelling supplying a sump pump must be GFCI protected. Why?:-?
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Yes, and under the 2008 even a single receptacle.

Protection of people.
 
And for those who detest a sump pump on a GFCI, you could always use a 240 volt pump and a receptacle without GFCI protection.
 
It might be tricky with the so cord. But technically you could hard wire it to a pull out disconnect. Nothing says that has to be gfci protected.:cool:
 
Unplug the pump, plug in a drop light.
some feel the sump pump will cause the GFCI to trip. I have seen sump pumps with a dead short to ground. GFCIs' seldom nuisance trip.
 
stickboy1375 said:
Nope, dont tell anyone but I also keep my freezer on a gfci also...
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I haven't heard of any problems either, but I have heard lots of complaints about the GFCI exception being eliminated.
 
buckofdurham said:
It might be tricky with the so cord. But technically you could hard wire it to a pull out disconnect. Nothing says that has to be gfci protected.:cool:
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You can not hardwire it unless it is listed for that.
 
The bottom line on GFCI's and motor driven appliances:

If the GFCI trips with an appliance plugged into it, that is a sign of a problem with the appliance and shows that the GFCI is doing its job.

If your customers have concerns about the sump pump GFCI tripping and flooding the basement, battery backup units are available for reasonable cost.
 
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