Do they make a 30 amp GFCI?

Murray MP230GFA 30 Amp 2-Pole GFCI Circuit Breaker with Self Test & Lockout Feature.

What is a 30mA GFCI?

Equipment Protection Ground-Fault Interrupters (30mA) Ground fault interrupters are an effective means of preventing severe electrical shock. A GFI device which protects equipment (not people) is allowed to trip as high as 30 mA of current.

Is there a 25 amp GFCI outlet?

Square D – QO225GFI QO 25-Amp Two-Pole GFCI Breaker.

How many milliamps does it take to trip a GFCI?

5 mA
It takes only 5 mA (0.005 A) of current leakage from the hot wire to the ground to cause a GFCI to trip. A small amount of leakage current may be difficult to avoid in some normal circuits. Hand-held power tools do not cause a tripping problem if the tool is maintained in good condition.

What is the difference between GFCI and GFPE?

A GFCI is intended to protect persons against shock and electrocution. As implied by its name, the GFPE protects equipment from damaging line-to-ground faults and is not intended for the protection of people.

Can a refrigerator be plugged into a GFCI outlet?

Residential Kitchen In a dwelling unit (residential), GFCI protection is only required for kitchen receptacles that serve the countertop surfaces. There’s no requirement to GFCI protect receptacles that serve a refrigerator. Unless the fridge is plugged into a countertop receptacle.

Why does my GFCI keep tripping?

If the GFCI’s internal current transformer senses more than a 4-5 milliamp loss, it instantly shuts down the outlet and any outlets it feeds to prevent accidental electrocution. Most often, when a GFCI “trips” it is the result of a faulty appliance plugged into the outlet or an outlet down circuit.

What are the three types of GFCI?

Three types of GFCIs are commonly used in homes – the GFCI outlet, the GFI circuit breaker and the portable GFCI. All of these GFCIs perform the same function but each has different applications and limitations.