FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

 

What causes the ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to trip?

 

The GFCI is a personal protection device that constantly monitors the flow of current through a protected  circuit and senses any loss of current to an outside path. If the current flowing into an electrical appliance or fixture differs by a very small amount from what flows back out, the GFCI instantly interrupts the current flow.