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Originally Posted by sarugby4life
The latest NEC calls for all 240V receptacles in a garage must have a GFCI breaker. But yea I suspect this is the exact issue - there are two GFCI in the chain and this is causing the breaker to trip.
With that said I would normally hardwire but this is a rental and we will only be here for a few months.
Is it definitely true that the Flex Fast Charger has its own GFCI? If so I do think I’ll swap with a standard breaker for now.
Yes I have tried reducing current but still having issues.
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You prob will be fine just swapping the GFCI breaker and putting a regular one in and putting the GFCI back when u r leaving from ur rental. If your outlet isnt on the exterior wall, you will be good as they are not exposed to the elements and cause issues. Chargepoint specifically states not to use a GFCI breaker when using their charger so Im presuming most EVSE chargers are similar
Can I install ChargePoint Home Flex on a GFCI breaker?
Yes. However, if local codes require a GFCI breaker for plug-in installation, ChargePoint recommends a hardwire installation. We do not recommend using a GFCI breaker as the Home Flex already has integrated charging circuit interrupting device (CCID) protection. Using a GFCI breaker in the panel, especially with a plug-in installation, can cause nuisance breaker tripping in certain circumstances and interrupt charging.