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MES tripping GFCI
it probably is not a number - from the element to ground or common it should be basically an open circuit - many mega ohms - if it is then that does not prove is it good but is a good sign - as other have noted here the leakage problem can only occur at high voltage - but is it is a short or low...- larryhn
- Post #162
- Forum: Electric Smokers
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MES tripping GFCI
The purpose of a GFI is to keep you and your friends and family form being electrocuted - not everyone here agrees but my suggestion is to never use any device which is tripping a GFI until it is repaired - doing so puts people's lives in danger As to testing you want to test the resistance...- larryhn
- Post #159
- Forum: Electric Smokers
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An excellend source for all smoking wood - chips, logs, real wood pellets - http://www.thewoodshedoc.com LN- larryhn
- Post #46
- Forum: General Discussion
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MES tripping GFCI
- larryhn
- Post #91
- Forum: Electric Smokers
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MES tripping GFCI
The original post stated that they had tried other outlets So I believe that the unit is dangerous to use and strongly recommend that they do not continue messing with it but get it fixed - given the nature of this forum communications it is not likely that a definitive answer will be given but...- larryhn
- Post #88
- Forum: Electric Smokers
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MES tripping GFCI
Based on your post it is highly likely that your heating element is shorted and using it without a GFCI is dangerous and could cause injury or death - you need to fix the smoker not bypass the safety equipment - disconnect the heating element and see if everything works correctly (which it...- larryhn
- Post #86
- Forum: Electric Smokers
