Electrical question #7

[sigma]

This was a simple problem that really happened.

In this kitchen were three receptacles. Two in close vicinity of the sink and
third one further then 6 feet from the sink. Third receptacle , also furthest from the breaker panel, was behind refrigerator and only refrigerator was plugged into it .
All outlets were on the same circuit and jumped one to another. Not long ago someone replaced receptacle closest to breaker panel with GFI. Recently when refrigerator door was opened it tripped GFI and all receptacles were out. When extension cord was used and refrigerator plugged into an outlet in the other room, refrigerator worked fine. What would be the easiest way to make refrigerator work with original outlet without running new wires?

[hi-tork]

Sounds like new GFI at the first recepticle is bad...

Or, take the light out of the Fridge :D

[wolfdog]

Pigtail the first outlet with the GFCI.

Then pigtail the second outlet and add a GFCI.

That will leave the third outlet not being protected by a GFCI. Plug the frig in there.

Buy a $15 GFCI for the 2nd outlet and send me a $70 check for consultation.

[sigma]

Wolfdog.
That was to easy for you. Speaking about your $70 fee; it is to late. I was already paid
for fixing this problem doing exactly what you said. :D