GFCI vs Variable Speed DC Motor

Mike907 · Post by **Mike907** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 12:01 am

My GFCIs are at least two decades old. I'll try the hospital grade and report back.

Mike

teacherman · Post by **teacherman** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 11:20 pm

I have noticed that GFIs are available in both 15 and 20 amp. That might make a difference.

Mike907 · Post by **Mike907** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 11:59 pm

All of my breakers are at least 20A, so I ordered a 20A, Hospital Grade GFCI. When it arrives and I get it installed, I'll report back.

Mike

wa2crk · Post by **wa2crk** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 3:19 pm

Just a side note. I have been running my PP on a dedicated 20 amp GFCI receptacle ever since I owned it. The receptacle was installed by the contractor that the developer hired to do the work. The GFCI was intended to charge a golf cart and had no other receptacles on the circuit.
Recently I added more convenient outlets to this GFCI and I still have had NO problems associated with this configuration.
However I found out that the PP does indeed radiate a fair amount of EMI when either of the vehicles are in close proximity to the garage and the radios are tuned to an AM station.
Bill V

Mike907 · Post by **Mike907** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 5:35 pm

I installed the 20A, Hospital Grade GFCI today, and the EVS DC Motor no longer trips the GFCI. The PowerPro doesn't trip it either, but it didn't trip the original.

I ran both motors through their speed ranges, but I didn't have time to try them under load. I will report if things change.

Problem solved for now, so thanks for the suggestions.

Mike