03-14-2007, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by islandAl
There was a change in the requirements for all GFCI's manufactured since July 2006. UL allowed for two versions, one to sound an alarm if the GFCI components fail but continue to operate; and the second for the GFCI not to pass any current (trip) if for any reason the components fail (in my opinion, this is the better way).
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I would hate to be out at the water and the audible alarm sounds inside on the GFIC Breaker and/or GFI plug, which ever is audible as I sure wouldn't hear it going off. I believe that would even be the case in a home as the electrical panel is usually in the basement off in a corner and again, who would hear it? 
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