Originally posted by Dspark:
I am afraid that the moisture at the sump pump motor, not at the GFCI itself will cause the GFCI to trip and render a sump pump useless. I would prefer to mount a single receptacle (not duplex)dedicated for the sump pump behind it(inaccessible for general use) and skip the GFCI.[b]inspectors are requiring GFCI protection on laundry room receptacles, and on sump pump receptacles before they will issue a occupancy permit.
Yea!!!!!!!!!!!
>I think there may be enough stray leakage current from some of these motors to cause nuisance tripping, and in the case of the sump pump, a major problem developing when the pump loses power when its needed most.
I think you are wrong. Don't put more than two devices on a single GFCI. Put the sump on a dedicated GFCI that cannot get wet - ever.[/B]
