Gfi

10-22-2008, 04:50 AM	#1
garyoutwest Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 21	Gfi Is a GFI receptacle voltage sensitive, as in will it provide any protection when fed via a dimmer? Gary

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10-22-2008, 05:22 AM	#2
DangerMouse the Musigician     Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 10,404	Gfi gfci and dimmers to not tend to get along well at all..... DM

10-22-2008, 08:22 AM	#3
rgsgww Member   Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,543	Gfi Outlets and dimmers are NOT suppose to mix.

10-22-2008, 09:19 AM	#4
jbfan Electrical Contractor   Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Newnan GA Posts: 5,016	Gfi Quote: Originally Posted by rgsgww Outlets and dimmers are NOT suppose to mix. Right On! __________________ Yes I am a Pirate, 200 years too late. "Jimmy Buffett"

10-22-2008, 12:52 PM	#5
Matsukaze Member   Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 84	Gfi Quote: Originally Posted by rgsgww Outlets and dimmers are NOT suppose to mix. As far as standard receptacles go, this is correct; however, there is a special receptacle available that can be dimmed and still comply with the NEC. This receptacle will not accept a standard plug. The lamp that plugs into it must have its plug replaced with a special plug that will fit the dimmed receptacle. http://www.lutron.com/applicationnotes/048085a.pdf