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GFCIs and Treadmills

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BrianHG:
If it were belt static, then the treadmill should work fine during heavy/high humid days.

Sal Ammoniac:

--- Quote from: BrianHG on May 02, 2024, 06:05:12 pm ---If it were belt static, then the treadmill should work fine during heavy/high humid days.


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The garage has an air conditioner/heater and the humidity is rarely above 40-50%. That's something to look into, however. I can try turning off the AC and running a humidifier in the room to see if that makes any difference.

m k:

--- Quote from: Sal Ammoniac on May 01, 2024, 07:43:28 pm ---When she runs an extension cord into the house and plugs it into a non-GCFI circuit, the treadmill works fine.

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Extension cord from one area to the other is a no-no.

There is a safety barrier between areas.
Don't break it.

Sal Ammoniac:

--- Quote from: m k on May 02, 2024, 06:11:18 pm ---
--- Quote from: Sal Ammoniac on May 01, 2024, 07:43:28 pm ---When she runs an extension cord into the house and plugs it into a non-GCFI circuit, the treadmill works fine.

--- End quote ---

Extension cord from one area to the other is a no-no.

There is a safety barrier between areas.
Don't break it.


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Hey, what can I say? She's a software engineer.  :-//

WatchfulEye:
I thought that UL and IEC standards specify a maximum of 0.5 mA of earth leakage current for corded appliances (except heating/cooking appliances which are allowed a bit more).

If such a device had leakage high enough to trip a GFCI, surely it would be non-compliant with the relevant standards?

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