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Beer Fridge and GFCI
Posted on 8/10/26 at 3:33 pm
Posted on 8/10/26 at 3:33 pm
Was gifted a 2001 fridge that was working fine yesterday in an old apartment. Plugged into a GFCI in my garage today and it trips immediately. Checked on another GFCI with same results. Are the old compressors not compatible with GFCIs? Thinking about just swapping out with a standard outlet.
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Posted on 8/10/26 at 3:47 pm to RougeDawg
Generally means there's a fault in the appliance letting stray current go where it shouldn't or the in-rush current draw for the compressor is too much for the GFCI.
Posted on 8/10/26 at 4:11 pm to RougeDawg
Swap the outlet. Old fridge has ground current leakage. No big deal.
Posted on 8/10/26 at 4:36 pm to baseballmind1212
How about get the fridge refurbished so as to not burn down the house? It should be fairly simple
This is basic electrical troubleshooting, no?
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To stop ground leakage current, ensure proper grounding and insulation of electrical equipment, regularly inspect for damaged cables
This is basic electrical troubleshooting, no?
Posted on 8/10/26 at 5:11 pm to LemmyLives
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How about get the fridge refurbished so as to not burn down the house
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Posted on 8/11/26 at 6:31 am to MasterDigger
Swap beer for Coke products and it will work out
Posted on 8/11/26 at 7:21 am to RougeDawg
GFCI has been around a lot longer than 2001. Something wanky with the fridge.
Posted on 8/11/26 at 7:27 am to RougeDawg
Neighbors house burned to the ground because of their garage freezer. If it’s tripping, fix the appliance. Don’t bandaid by swapping in a regular receptacle.
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