What is a GFI Circuit?
A GFIC is a Ground Fault Interupt Circuit. These plugs are found in area’s where water is likely to be such as the bathrooms,kitchen and outdoors. The GFIC give an extra level of safety when dealing with electricity in moist or wet conditions. The circuit is designed to “trip” if water is in contact with the circuit. Hopefully tripping before electricution takes place. Top • Do I need to use a GFI circuit? Most of the time outdoor plugs are on GFI Circuits. However this is not always the case. Sometimes you need to go through a window to a plug inside. You can get a GFI circuit that plugs in-line to your extension cord. Giving you the protection of a GFI circuit. Top • How many amps do the blowers use? How big should the fuse be on the customers outlet? A 1hp blower uses approximately 12.8 Amps on Startup and 10 amps while running. It should be noted that alot of you customers will have a 15 or 20 amp circuit. Be sure that the customer knows not to put any heavy loads on the circuit, S
