gfci problem - 07/06/01 09:00 PM
I'm not an electrical contractor, but I'm a pretty experienced DIYer having done a lot of residential wiring on my own homes - under permit. I'm stumped on a current problem, so I'd appreciate any troubleshooting tips.
My home has 200 amp service. From the main service panel, I have run a 50 amp sub-panel to the other end of my basement.
The bathrooms and exterior outlets run from a GFCI breaker in the main service panel.
From the sub-panel, I have a 15 amp dedicated circuit supplying the microwave in the kitchen.
The subpanel was installed about 5 years ago - and inspected. All has been well until a few days ago.
Now, when one turns on the microwave (a dedicated circuit from the sub-panel), the GFCI breaker (in the main panel) supplying the bathrooms and exterior outlets flips off.
Any explanations or ideas?
Thanks for indulging me.
gary comfort
reston, va 20191
My home has 200 amp service. From the main service panel, I have run a 50 amp sub-panel to the other end of my basement.
The bathrooms and exterior outlets run from a GFCI breaker in the main service panel.
From the sub-panel, I have a 15 amp dedicated circuit supplying the microwave in the kitchen.
The subpanel was installed about 5 years ago - and inspected. All has been well until a few days ago.
Now, when one turns on the microwave (a dedicated circuit from the sub-panel), the GFCI breaker (in the main panel) supplying the bathrooms and exterior outlets flips off.
Any explanations or ideas?
Thanks for indulging me.
gary comfort
reston, va 20191