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What could be wrong if the gfci outlets in your bathroom kept dying on you after using the hair dryer for 2-5 minutes max?
Ya had same problem and I asked electrition at work and he told me to install a 20 amp GFI outlet ( I didn't know they mad them ) and tat tool care of my problem but it will still trip if my wife umplugs her curling iron while it's still turned on it's just in the way that they are made it don't take much to set them off that's why they save lives every day, HOPE THIS HELPS
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Do hand dryers in a bathroom need a GFI breaker?
Make sure that all electrical outlets in the bathroom are grounded to prevent electrical shock. When in doubt, consult an electrician and have a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlet installed.
The electrical outlet in my bathroom will power most things but my hair dryer the GFCI is not tripped the hair dryer works fine in other outlets and the fuse doesn't blow?
You, my friend, have a problem with your hairdryer! The windings for your motor or the heater are brushing the ground system within the dryer. The whole reason we have GFCI systems is to prevent you from using that very device in your bathroom. Buy a new one!
Why is using an extension lead to take a hair dryer into a bathroom fatal?
GFCI recepticles are not required outside the bathroom so in the event of a current path from the dryer through the user to the ground / plumbing (faucets, water, drains), the path would not open until 15 amp circuit current is exceeded which is hundreds of times the fatal dose of current to the user. Bathroom GFCI recepticles detect the slightest current and break the circuit in an instant.
Clothes dryer will not turn off?
If the clothes dryer will not turn off, it could be due to a faulty timer or a stuck relay switch. Try turning off the dryer from the power source and unplugging it for a few minutes to see if it resets. If the issue persists, it may require a professional technician to diagnose and repair the problem.
Can you hook up and use an electric dryer outdoors instead of indoors?
Using an electric dryer outdoors is not recommended due to safety concerns. Outdoor outlets may not be equipped to handle the power needs of a dryer and can lead to electrical hazards. Additionally, exposure to the elements can damage the dryer and increase the risk of fire. It is best to use electric dryers indoors in a well-ventilated area.
What would happen if you used a hair dryer in a bathroom?
People use hair dryers in bathrooms daily. You just need to follow safety precautions to prevent the dryer from shorting out, which could cause injury or even death. Many bathroom outlets are equipped with GFI or GFS safety switches and these should be used for maximum safety.Precautions:Do not pull the dryer plug out by the cord.Do not immerse the dryer in water.Do not let the dryer motor become wet.Handle the dryer with dry hands when possible.Do not stand barefoot on a wet or concrete floor, or in a bathtubDo not use a dryer that has a worn or damaged cord.Do not use a dryer that emits smoke, sparks, or loud noises.Do not use adapters or extension cords..
What could happen if a hair dryer was used in a bathroom?
The H2O in your hair would evaporate quickly.
Do hand dryers in a bathroom need a GFI breaker?
Make sure that all electrical outlets in the bathroom are grounded to prevent electrical shock. When in doubt, consult an electrician and have a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlet installed.
The electrical outlet in my bathroom will power most things but my hair dryer the GFCI is not tripped the hair dryer works fine in other outlets and the fuse doesn't blow?
You, my friend, have a problem with your hairdryer! The windings for your motor or the heater are brushing the ground system within the dryer. The whole reason we have GFCI systems is to prevent you from using that very device in your bathroom. Buy a new one!
Why shouldn't you use a hair dryer in the bathroom?
Using a hair dryer in the bathroom can be dangerous because of the presence of water, which can increase the risk of electric shock. Additionally, the humidity in the bathroom can affect the hair dryer and its electrical components, potentially causing damage or malfunction. It is safer to use a hair dryer in a dry area to avoid any accidents.
How do you get on the hair dryer in poptropica?
You have to jump onto the counter in the bathroom and than jump from there onto the hair dryer
Why hair dryer work with bed room outlet but not work with gfci outlet at bath room?
It could be that the bathroom circuit simply has more on it so the hair dryer is pushing the circuit beyond its limit. In a typical bathroom, properly wired, this would not be the case. But if there are lights on the circuit other than in the bathroom (it would take a lot of lights for this to be a problem), or if there is a source of heat in the bathroom that is on, this may be where your problem is.
Will your hair dryer work in Jamaica?
Maybe...... as long as they have the same outlets/plug-ins.
What could happen if you used a hair-dryer in the bathroom?
it is dangerous because you might get an electrical shock
What can happen if you sit on a dryer?
You could fall off the dryer. If you are large, you could damage the dryer.
Why does your main circuit breaker trip when your dryer runs 15 minutes Is it because your vent needs to be cleaned?
Could be but you could also have a weak breaker that will no longer hold the load of your dryer. That is if your talking about your dryer breaker tripping. If your "main breaker" is tripping you have a different problem. Call an electrician in that case. A plugged up dryer shouldn't be tripping your main
What is a good excuse to request leave?
* Kids at home, washing in dryer * bathroom
