GFCI keeps tripping

New champion generator, dual fuel and I'm using propane. The 110 outlet trips after about five minutes with only one thing connected, the refrigerator.

I can reset it and it'll be fine for another 5 minutes or so.

I've tried 25 and 100 foot extension cords. Same result. Both cords are 15 years old. They don't have any obvious cuts and they aren't getting hot or even warm.

Just bought a new extension cord and when I get home I'll try that.

I suspect that I wasn't letting it run long enough before connecting the cord so I will give that 5+ minutes this time.

Is there anything else I could check or do?

EDIT: I've just done some searching here and this is a known issue 😔

is there anything I can do that doesn't involve replacing the GFCI outlet on the generator with a non GFCI outlet?

will it be ok to just keep resetting the circuit? the fridge is 8 years old and I'm not a big fan of it so buying a new one if I destroy this one isn't the end of the world.

also I think it's a 12000w generator, basically the biggest one I could lift.

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u/Routine_Mortgage_499 — 4 days ago
▲ 101 r/preppers

Tropical storm Lala

It's 5 a.m. here on the east side of Hawai'i Island and the storm still hasn't hit. I was expecting it at about midnight. The power did flicker at 4:00. The humidity is through the roof and there's little wind. Definitely feels like the calm before the storm.

Wish it was moving faster as we're expected to get up to 24" of rain during this storm. If that all happens during the day that's fine, its the rainforest and we are used to tropical downpours. A few roads will flood in th the usual spots and there could be some landslides up along the Hamakua coast.

My preps included getting the generator and chainsaws ready, pre cooking a few days of meals and doing laundry. Didn't want to be doing chores while the power was out.

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u/Routine_Mortgage_499 — 5 days ago

Storm prep

Don't forget to check on your neighbors, especially the elderly.

We've all got our generators and chainsaws ready and loose items secured. Get your laundry done before the power goes out for a week or more, pre cook a few days worth of meals and get some easy reading books to pass time with.

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u/Routine_Mortgage_499 — 6 days ago

2014

Were you here for tropical storm Iselle in 2014?

Lala looks to be on the same track. So many Albizia trees came down then that people lost power for weeks!

I think we're in better shape now as far as the trees go.

u/Routine_Mortgage_499 — 6 days ago

Massive sugar binge

I've been carnivore/zero carb for about five years.

I started cycling regularly recently and it's been really hot this summer.

Really started feeling like I just needed more to keep up with my rides.

I started with a can of peanuts and ate it in three days. Still felt good and the extra salt seemed to help.

Then I saw a slice of watermelon and thought, why not try it? That night I ate three ice cream cones and a box of cookies.

The next few days I tried to just stick with fruit, lots of bananas and apples. The energy boost was noticeable for sure, but the sugar cravings were unbearable. Drove to the store and bought two slices of chocolate cake and ate them in the car before driving home.

I'm back to strict carnivore now. Just wanted to share this story of ADDICTION. For me, complete abstinence is the only way. Forever.

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u/Routine_Mortgage_499 — 7 days ago

Piglets!

Five of them keep breaking into my yard. They were very cute at first, but now they're just a pest. Maybe two months old?

I could probably trap and deliver them one at a time if anyone's interested.

Pahoa.

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u/Routine_Mortgage_499 — 12 days ago

Meatloaf

Making meatloaf later today. I'll throw a pound of bacon, A pound of Italian sausage, A pound of ground pork and a couple pounds of ground beef into a big metal pot, mix it up and cook on the grill(indirect heat) for about an hour. Should last us a couple days.

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u/Routine_Mortgage_499 — 19 days ago

I quit

That's all. I saw a random video on how to get off opiates with ZERO withdrawal symptoms. I looked it up, found a subreddit for that and started asking questions. They don't answer. You have to search for your answers and read others success stories.

So a day later I spent a couple hundred bucks on some research chemicals. They were right. Zero symptoms. Slept like a log! No rls, no cold sweats, no diarrhea, no vomiting.

What I DIDN'T expect was the absolute absence of cravings.

As if someone flipped a switch and my life is normal again. Like the last year never even happened.

Don't ask me for the name because its not allowed here. But join lots of subs for opioid withdrawal etc.

Best of luck to you all. I'm in Hawaii and my scuba gear is all tuned up and I'm going for a dive with some old friends tonight. Couldn't have done that just a week ago. Amazing.

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u/Routine_Mortgage_499 — 22 days ago

Have you ever suggested a new bear idea to the makers, Hasbro?

I was looking for a Hawaii themed bear and someone suggested an Aloha heart bear. Looking online I didn't see anywhere to suggest new bears on the Hasbro site.

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u/Routine_Mortgage_499 — 24 days ago
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How to end the war

Ukraine has been fighting for almost five years with no end in sight(unless they destroy Russia's economy) for no other reason than patriotism. They only have about 30 million people.

Iran has 90 million people and will be fighting against us for killing their religious holy man.

I do not see any possible way out of this by negotiating unless we give them absolutely everything we have. So is it inevitable that this requires nukes?

Does anyone have any ideas?

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u/Routine_Mortgage_499 — 25 days ago

7oh, 7, kratom, feel free

all contain the same base alkaloid. I thought this would be something everyone knew, but my post was removed by your moderator.

Please accept my apologies and my deepest sympathies.

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u/Routine_Mortgage_499 — 25 days ago
▲ 1 r/high

Sr17018

taking it to come off something else, but its got me nodding.

I preloaded for three days with 100mg 3 times a day.

Day four I cut it to 50mg. 3 times a day and today, day 4. I went with 50mg in the morning and 25mg at noon. Its 6pm now and I'm ready for a good nights sleep!

If I have any withdrawal symptoms in the morning I'll just take 25mg for as long as I can hold out.

EDIT: keep in mind that the government is expected to reclassify sr17 to a schedule1 drug at the end of july making it a felony to posses any amount. I'd say get it while you can, but most vendors are probably sold out by now.

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u/Routine_Mortgage_499 — 25 days ago

Preloaded for 3 days, 100mg 3 times a day.

Day four I switched to 50. mg 3 times, but I was kind of starting to nod later in the day.

Day five, took 50mg in the morning and 25mg at noon. Its now four in the afternoon and I can't take anymore. I think even 25 would knock me out cold.

I can't think of why I would respond this way other than maybe me diet. I eat only meat and green vegetables. No carbs or processed foods.

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u/Routine_Mortgage_499 — 25 days ago
▲ 4 r/metaldetecting+1 crossposts

Odd little?

Not sure what these little curly things are. Plastic covered.... Earrings? Sorry for the poor quality pic.

Found on Kehena beach, Hawaii

EDIT: mystery solved. they are stitch markers for knitting and crochet.

u/Routine_Mortgage_499 — 26 days ago

Day 2 CT

No cravings or withdrawal symptoms. Don't ask me how.

I was taking up to six heaping table spoonfuls a day.

Good luck to you all. There are ways to not feel wd symptoms from opioids.

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u/Routine_Mortgage_499 — 26 days ago