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    anthonysmith505 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 12, 2007, 07:54 PM
    Gfci receptacle
    I Would Like To Know If You Can Install A Gfci Recep. On A Shared Neutral
    Circuit.
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    Sep 12, 2007, 07:58 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by anthonysmith505
    I Would Like To Know If You Can Install A Gfci Recep. On A Shared Neutral
    Circuit.
    when i did this the gfci kept tripping.
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    Sep 12, 2007, 09:01 PM
    If you install a gfi receptical after the reg . REcpt!s on same circuit, and lights and you trip the gfi , the gfi olny should go off if its wired right ,check your wireing , and also check what you are pluging into the gfi. there may be a short in the item
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    Sep 13, 2007, 01:07 AM
    As you have proved GFI receptacles will not work on the load end of a shared neutral. A 2 pole 120/240 volt GFI circuit breaker will work, but they cost about $130.
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