For those that do not know what a GFCI plug looks like an example is shown to the right.
The red button is the reset button and the black is the test. If for some reason you have a short across to the ground on any plug attached to one of these GFCI plugs, the red button will pop out and disconnect the circuit.
To turn the power back on you need to reset the circuit by pussing red button in until it pops. Once reset the power will be restored and the plugs can be used again.
You can also test the circuit by pussing the black test button, which will pop the red one indicating that the plub is working properly. You will then need to reset the plug again so power will be restored.
GFCIs help protect against electrical shocks due to ground faults. They are required by the National Electrical Code (NEC) in all wet or damp locations such as kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, garages and workshops. Important reminder: GFCIs can become damaged over time, they must be tested monthly to ensure they are providing protection.
If you have one of these plugs pop all the time when you attach an appliance to that circuit the appliance is either bad or the GFCI is weak.
The best way to test the appliance is to move to another circuit controlled by a GFCI and plug it in. If it trips that circuit as well you can bet the appliance has an issue and trash it. Getting electricuted is not fun and can kill you. Just get rid of the appliance.
If you attach the appliance to another GFCI circuit and the circuit does not trip, then the other GFCI is week or bad and you need to have it replaced by a qualified tradesman...
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