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6. GFI's also go old/weak...my first suggestion...

Tue Aug 8, 2023, 10:04 PM

Aug 2023

would be to replace one with a brand new…then purposefully cut your power, let the generator take over, and just see what happens.

If that fixed the one, replace the others and try again.

MAYBE save a few bucks.

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https://www.trulineelectric.com/blog/2020/april/gfci-safety-all-you-need-to-know/#:~:text=GFCI%20outlets%20last%20between%207,necessary%20every%207%2D10%20years.

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Question About GFIs [View all] BlueKota Aug 2023 OP

Is your generator a standby that GP6971 Aug 2023 #1

Standby BlueKota Aug 2023 #3

Then I think an electrician GP6971 Aug 2023 #5

A fault may have developed PJMcK Aug 2023 #2

Thank you! BlueKota Aug 2023 #4

GFI's also go old/weak...my first suggestion... ret5hd Aug 2023 #6

That is a great idea! BlueKota Aug 2023 #7