[Jewelry making - Article 00071] - Re: [Orchid] Anodzing Power Supply

[James Binnion]

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>         Just a couple of notes. A GFI can be tripped just by
>     anodizing. It is after all a short circuit through the bath. It is
>     also a devise that can wear out, malfunction and eventually fail. 

Hi Bill,

    	A GFCI should not trip with a short circuit as it only senses
    unbalanced loads not over current conditions. The mains supply
    breaker or fuse will trip on over current to protect the circuit.
    Also an anodizer will not appear as a short circuit unless the
    output leads are truly shorted. The electrolyte bath provides a
    resistance to the flow of current based on its conductivity and the
    surface area of the electrodes this will determine the amount of
    current drawn so it is no more a short circuit than any other device
    that is operating properly on the line.

Jim Binnion

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