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Originally Posted by CasaLoca
I had GFCI tripping problems too. It turned out that an outdoor outlet had a failed gasket and the box was wet from rain. Opened it up, let it dry out, replaced the gasket and added a bit of silicone and the trouble stopped. Not a wire problem at all, just water.
Chuck Peck in CasaLoca
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And that is exactly WHY there are GFCI requirements in wet locations... It did its job to protect you.
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There is normally a reason for it tripping... I have replaced a failed GFCI outlet too. Sometimes simpler to start looking at what is in use at the time - it could be a faulty extension cord, appliance, etc... GFCI is not 'over-current' - it is 'leakage' to ground.