Let me preface this with, this is a popcorn machine given to my wife's special education class. It's a $600 machine, that needed a new element for $35.
According to the schematic, my wires are hooked up correctly. However, once it reaches a certain temperature, it trips my GFI in my workshop. It doesn't trip my breaker, but the GFI. The thermostat in this thing is very rudimentary. It's basically a cover with 2 screws on top, and inside are two pieces of metal. 1 is V shaped and attached on both sides, and the other is just a flat piece attached on one end. I have a feeling the thermostat is bad, but have no idea if I can test it before I order a new thermostat.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks in advance,
Matt
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Started by Matt_In_Michigan, Nov 19 2010 09:01 PM
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Posted 19 November 2010 - 09:01 PM
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Posted 19 November 2010 - 10:11 PM
It may be just a finicky GFI.
Try it in an Outlet that has a different brand of GFI.
It may be that the oil/salt/fumes got into the Thermostat, causing leakage to chassis ground.
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Try it in an Outlet that has a different brand of GFI.
It may be that the oil/salt/fumes got into the Thermostat, causing leakage to chassis ground.
click on picture
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my video production: “Easter Seals Walk With Me”
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Posted 20 November 2010 - 05:48 PM
I would try another gfi, or a non-gfi outlet and see what happens. some appliances don't work well with gfi's.
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Posted 22 November 2010 - 01:37 AM
[user=49845]completeapplianceservice[/user] wrote:
I would say MOST.
some appliances don't work well with gfi's.
I would say MOST.
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