Customer Reviews

Coleman Cable 02841 In-Line Tri-Source 12/3 SJEOW 2-1/2-Foot 120-Volt Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

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This appears to be a well made product but I want to mention one caveat.

If you have something connected to a UPS (back up battery) and place this cable between the wall and the UPS, you will be in for a surprise. When the power goes out, it trips the GFCI cutting power. When the power comes back on, the GFCI will not reset. You have to manually reset it. The result is that anything you have plugged into it will remain OFF until you physically press the reset switch.

Imagine you are out for the day and the power goes out for 10 minutes. Your UPS will provide power during that time but when the power returns, it will not flow to the UPS and your equipment because the GFCI has been tripped. Your UPS battery will quickly deplete and whatever you had plugged into it will be off.

I wanted to use this for my aquarium but for the reason above, it is completely unsuited for the application.

Only use this on equipment/devices that do not need to remain on or come back on after a power failure.

GFCI's are an important safety device for anyone using electrial tools and appliances out of doors, or even in damp locations like bathrooms, basements or garages.

Especially when working on someone else's property, you can't be sure that their outlets are properly wired and grounded, even if they have a GFCI installed.

The simple design of this cord-mounted device plugs easily into any standard 120 volt outlet, unlike some of the 'big plug' models that don't fit everywhere.

This device easily stores in a tool box, bag, or glove box. It also provides a 3-way splitter to allow switching between tools.

A bit large and heavy but excellant construction. Other than that the title says it all

This "new" item looks as if it has been used. Cord is scuffed up and GFCI piece has residue on it.

I have just received this product, and I was very disappointed. The product is listed as a 12/3 corded GFCI. The problem is that the current rating was not listed in the online description. The current rating on this product is 15 Amps. Most individuals in the trades know that a 12/3 cord usually rerers to a 20 Amp rating or device.

I bought it for use with my portable generator which I use to power tools and other electrical devices outside. I think this is a great safety device.

Nice heavy duty cable. Bought it as a back 'breaker' for the submersible pump I use when my backyard floods every spring.