 Trailer electrical question: can I separate the common from the ground |
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 Nov 14 2008, 01:32 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 384 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Birmingham, AL Member No.: 176  |
I sometimes plug my trailer into a GFI outlet. As soon as it is plugged in, the GFI outlet is tripped. I figure the GFI is sensing that the common and ground are connected somewhere in the trailer. My thoughts are that the common and ground are connected in the breaker box in the trailer. (I can't check that now because I'm at work and won't get home until the morning.) Is there any danger in disconnecting the common from the ground? I would leave the common and ground circuits complete to the power inlet that connects to the power pole or generator.
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Nov 14 2008, 11:24 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
It sure sounds like there is a short that needs to be tracked down.
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tonycook Trailer electrical question: can I separate the common from the ground Nov 14 2008, 01:32 AM
Machine GFIs are designed with a balance-checking circuit ... Nov 14 2008, 01:02 PM tonycook It appears to be wired just like a house. Aren... Nov 14 2008, 03:07 PM Machine Yes, the neutral and ground are connected in the h... Nov 14 2008, 09:28 PM
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