Gamvend Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Hi, I am installing a machine at a new account. It's a Dixie narco 501e9 and they want to know if the machine has ground fault wiring? This is the first time this has come up in the 10 years I've been in business but, do any of you guys happen to know? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Corax Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Does that have more to do with outlet, than the machine?Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamvend Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 I'm not sure. I guess there is some kind of way that the machine would have to be wired so that it's compliant? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I know I've seen power cord with a gfi built into the wiring, maybe that could be it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 A gfci on the cord would be pretty obvious. If it's not there, I doubt it's in the machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Corax Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 They sell gfci cord ends at Lowe's and home Depot for around $20. Just add one to it or replace the whole cord.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Go to http://www.nbsinc.net and go to page 46 of their catalog. A few gfci options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southeast Treats Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Newer machines all have GFI cords per the electrical code. You can replace the cord or buy an inline to use with the existing cord: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Tower-Manufacturing-Corporation-10-ft-In-Line-GFCI-Vending-Machine-Cord-30338175/202510253 The inline is probably the easier and cheaper option. Yes, you can also get GFI outlets but I would not make any alterations to a client's building wiring! Their may be GFI's that plug without a cord, but don't confuse GFI's with surge protectors, they are totally different things.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamvend Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Thanks for all your replies. This is just strange that this is coming up now. They are having an electrician do the work next week and he said that my machine would need to have ground fault wiring. I should just tell them they need to install an outlet that has ground fault wiring built in? In almost 10 years of vending this has never come up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Well... having a GFCI on your cord is not a bad thing (in theory) and it wouldn't cost much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 The problem with the cord-mounted GFCIs is that they fail after a few years with false trips. The electrician is shining you on. Unless he is rebuilding your machine or manufacturing it himself then your machine is grandfathered in to any changes in code. He can put the machine on a GFI circuit if he wants to but then only your machine can be on it or the circuit will be prone to tripping. Just another know-it-all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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