4 year old new wiring in basic shed, done to code.
First time any of the 5 outlets, 3 actual GFIC has tripped. Not that it matters but the outlet in use is plain, the actual GFIC is the one upstream. These are the only GFIC I have on the place, last construction before this building was the 1960s on this old place, heck most outletson this farm and house are 2 prong no ground. I'm frankly proud of myself for thinking of looking for a GFIC!
Circuit in question has been used for years for small fridge, winter cat water heater (I don't mind the GFIC protection....) and a winter electric fencer. Also used randomly for drill, battery charger, electric driver, and tank heater on the tractor.
First time its ever popped. Did so twice as soon as I plugged in the combine heater. Second time it popped all other loads were unplugged. Was planning on trying the other nearby circuit that has a different GFIC as soon as the tractor on that one is warm. I will guess it will pop, but never know.
I should wipe off the combine plug, been a lot of sweating and you know dust and grime in the endless fog we have had.
I presume there is indeed an issue with the block heater, just going through the checklist for now and the future. I suspect it might be difficult to detect a very small fault as you say.
Currently I am using the same cords and outlet that popped to power a 300 watt magnetic heater I put on the combine. Working fine.
I appreciate the answers and thurogh thoughts from everyone.
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