ultrarunner
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A circuit that's dedicated to a machine -not a plug-in- doesn't require a GFCI, that is my reading (all code seems pretty clear on this). Doesn't matter what it is (welder or compressor).
A receptacle that is for an EV DOES require a GFCI protected circuit. The way I read this is that it's really the same for my situation, a plug-in (welder). The theory is the same.
Curious, are you an electrician? I'm intrigued by this issue and am thinking about asking my electrician: though, I actually taught him something that he wasn't all that up on (pertaining to wiring generators for dedicated power)![]()
No...pulled lots of owner builder permits and always running circuits at the hospital... it's interesting how 25 years ago it was all about isolated grounds and more recent how critical life/safety equipment should not use GFCI outlets/circuits. Something about tens of thousands of dollars in meds or tissue in a crygenic freezer Should Never be plugged into a GFCI