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  1. paul rogers

    paul rogers New Member

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    My wife's new plug in keeps tripping the GFCI wall recepticle after a few minutes. Nothing else is plugged in to the recepticle. It's a 20 amp circuit and the GFCI has been tested with a GFCI tester and trips at the proper levels. Ideas?
     
    #1 paul rogers, Mar 8, 2013
  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    You need an electrician. Toyota SHOULD have recommended a new dedicated circuit for your garage. Burning down your house trying to 'get by' is not very energy efficient.

    Need advice - Outlet caught fire | PriusChat

    The "Whats New?' chat is full of stories about a 2004 converted to Plug in that burned down the house in California. I have not kept up but it sounds as if the same guy had an earlier fire and did not learn from it. Let him be YOUR example.
     
    #2 JimboPalmer, Mar 8, 2013
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    Mine plug into a shared circuit, and never have any problem. You may need to consult with an electrician.
     
    #3 Francos, Mar 8, 2013
  4. paul rogers

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    It is a dedicated 20 amp circuit and a properly working GFCI. My point is, has anyone else experienced this when everything at home is wired properly?
     
    #4 paul rogers, Mar 8, 2013
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    If you suspect the problem is the charger or the car, you may verify it at another location, a friend's house or at a dealership.



     
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  6. ny_rob

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    To the OP: How old is the GFCI?
    They can/do sometimes go bad with age.... If you're handy, replace it and see what happens.
    FWIW- the PIP's EVSE also has it's own GFCI built in.
     
    #6 ny_rob, Mar 8, 2013
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