EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL
19th Edition
ISBN: 9781337516549
Author: Simmons
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 6, Problem 8R
Extremely long circuit runs connected to a GFCI branch-circuit breaker might result in: (Circle the correct answer.)
- a. nuisance tripping of the GFCI.
- b. loss of protection.
- c. the need to reduce the load on the circuit.
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