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Air Compressor and GFCI

#64209 04/02/06 07:49 PM

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I plan on installing a SEARS 1.5HP air compressor in my garage. THe unit is rated for 15 amps at 120V. My question is will the GFCI recepticle handle the duty cycle of the compressor? Or will there be a problem with nuisace trips? The unit is on wheels so it can be moved within the garage. Thanks.

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Air Compressor and GFCI	ed2903	04/02/06 11:49 PM
Re: Air Compressor and GFCI	Tiger	04/02/06 11:55 PM
Re: Air Compressor and GFCI	renosteinke	04/02/06 11:57 PM
Re: Air Compressor and GFCI	ed2903	04/03/06 12:30 AM
Re: Air Compressor and GFCI	gfretwell	04/03/06 03:10 AM
Re: Air Compressor and GFCI	IanR	04/04/06 05:26 PM
Re: Air Compressor and GFCI	festus	04/05/06 11:50 AM
Re: Air Compressor and GFCI	Larry Fine	04/05/06 12:24 PM
Re: Air Compressor and GFCI	mkoloj	04/05/06 12:37 PM
Re: Air Compressor and GFCI	IanR	04/05/06 03:06 PM
Re: Air Compressor and GFCI	festus	04/05/06 04:35 PM
Re: Air Compressor and GFCI	JBD	04/05/06 06:27 PM

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