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    Mar 28, 2011, 10:42 AM
    Gfi and aluminum wire.
    How do I istall?I install it but it trips as some as I try to use it.
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    Mar 28, 2011, 07:42 PM

    The item you are using may have a fault and the GFI working. What are you plugging in?
    You hooked to the Line Side?
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