Help with Equitech 1.5Q power conditioner

What is the amp rating on the GFI plug and the total amps you have connected to it?  That should answer your overloading question.  I would start by thoroughly inspecting all the power cables you have running in the system.  If there is a bad ground or possibly a wire has been damaged?  Replace one cable at a time and see if the problem persists, or the problem cable is isolated.  Just some things to try if you have not already.  Cheers. 

I have had a Son of Q for almost 20 years.   Never an issue .  I would suspect a bad GFI 

I believe it is an off the shelf Leviton unit.   It's probably pretty straightforward and any competent tech.   

As BigTwin suggested remove all power cords and then try them one at a time.  These are pretty simple inside so hopefully it's limited to the breaker.  

I had the same problem with my Q2 Equitech GFCI plug. I suggest you contact Equitech by phone with the issue and see what they suggest. In the end since I knew I was not over loading my unit I replaced the GFCI WITH A high quality standard outlet.

I am actually more than a little surprised that there even IS a GFCI outlet on a conditioner.  I'm not sure what the point of it is unless it's within 6' of a sink... :D

In any event, GFCI outlets are pretty standard.  If you know how to use a screwdriver you could replace it in less than 5 minutes, but I honestly have no idea what you would use it for.

Someone please explain.... :D

@califortini

1.5Q ?

A GFCI does not trip on an overload. It trips when there is about 5 to 6 milliamps of current to ground. Technically A GFCI is required on the output of a balanced power system. I assume the GFIC feeds all the rest of the downstream regular outlets on the rear panel.

I assume the breaker on the rear panel is not tripping from an overload.

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My guess is you have a piece of equipment you are plugging into unit that is leaking current to the equipment ground of the unit. It might be two pieces of equipment causing the problem.

First I want you to follow these instructions.

Unplug everything from the rear panel outlets, including anything plugged into the GFCI outlet.

Turn on the unit’s power switch.

Power up the unit.

Reset the GFCI outlet

Does it reset?

With nothing plugged into any outlets does it remain reset, on?

Yes?

Do you have a good multi meter? Like a Fluke?

Set it to AC volts and measure the voltage on the GFCI and downstream outlets from Hot to Hot. (Should measure 120V nominal)... Then from each Hot to the equipment ground contact. (Should measure 60V nominal). All is good?

Next. Do you have a table lamp. Incandescent light bulb by chance? Plug the lamp into the GFCI outlet. It should light without any problems. GFCI should not trip.

Post back your results.

Next test will be trying to find the culprit(s) that’s causing the problem. That’s where you will need a good multimeter.

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