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DrivesBGM · 03-31-2004, 01:32 AM

OK you electrical gurus. Can I reverse the line/load on a GFI outlet without tripping the GFI?

What I want to do is eliminate the need for using the 50 amp connector on the rear of my Montana when I only need a low draw (say less than 10 amps), temporary electrical connection. If I would not trip the GFI receptacle in the bathroom, I'd provide this temporary AC power wia a male connector plugged into the patio's AC outlet. I would in affect be revering the line/load connections on the GFI.

Hopefully the experts will tell me that this will only defeat the GFI but will not trip it.

Thanks,
Craig

'01 Chevy K3500 Dually 8.1 Allison 4x4 4:10 CC
Towing a '02 Montana 3655FL 5th Wheel
Manassas, Virginia USA
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Edited by - DrivesBGM on 03/31/2004 08:34:22 AM

03-31-2004, 01:32 AM	#1
DrivesBGM Montana Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Woodstock Posts: 1,313 M.O.C. #3	Reversing The Feed On A GFI Outlet OK you electrical gurus. Can I reverse the line/load on a GFI outlet without tripping the GFI? What I want to do is eliminate the need for using the 50 amp connector on the rear of my Montana when I only need a low draw (say less than 10 amps), temporary electrical connection. If I would not trip the GFI receptacle in the bathroom, I'd provide this temporary AC power wia a male connector plugged into the patio's AC outlet. I would in affect be revering the line/load connections on the GFI. Hopefully the experts will tell me that this will only defeat the GFI but will not trip it. Thanks, Craig '01 Chevy K3500 Dually 8.1 Allison 4x4 4:10 CC Towing a '02 Montana 3655FL 5th Wheel Manassas, Virginia USA http://users.erols.com/jcmccarter/index.html Edited by - DrivesBGM on 03/31/2004 08:34:22 AM