[SML] Self resetting gfci outlets.

[Dale Farmer]

On 7/21/2016 10:24 AM, Bill Conner via Stagecraft wrote:
> I believe that the "automatic self resetting GFCI" devices do not
> reset upon a fault but simply upon power disconnect.  So if you have a
> gfci protected outlet - the device in the outlet - you can flip the
> circuit breaker off and on, and not have to reset the gfci. Likewise,
> in a portable cord or distro with gfc, you can unplug and plug it in
> and not have to reset.
>
> It seems people that use the manual (vs automatic) with aquarium
> equipment were finding their fish belly up after a short power loss
> because the gfci tripped.
>
> So yes, if you unplug the device or turn off the circuit breaker, and
> someone plugs it back in or flips it on, the circuit is re-energized -
> just like a non gfci circuit.  This just seems to save you from having
> to do two reset actions after a simple disconnect.
>
>
I sure hope that this it what it is.  I like this mode of operation much 
better.

Thanks
Dale