Does GFCI protect equipment?

A GFCI is designed to protect people from shocks and electrocution. As its name suggests, GFPE protects equipment against damage caused by soil defects and is not intended to protect people.

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Does a microwave need to be GFCI protected?
As for your clarified question (see NEC 2014) The refrigerated container and dedicated microwave container do not require GFCI protection, since these containers are not installed to serve the surfaces of the kitchen counter and are probably more than 6 away from the edge of the sink in your kitchen.
Do GFCI plugs wear out?
Like so many other devices around your home, GFCI sockets can run out over time. So, if your home has gone there for years, you can simply have a worn socket that needs to be replaced. Disconnect all, reset the socket, then plug each device into the socket and see if it moves again.
Does a GFCI protect upstream?
All subsequent containers connected to loading terminals shall be protected by GFCI. Containers connected to loading terminals shall not be GFCI containers; they shall not be protected by GFCI.
Does GFCI need ground?
A GFCI does not need a ground wire to move properly. A GFCI moves simply when a failure is detected in the neutral wire. A fault-free plug does not stumble with its tester. In this situation, I simply press the GFCI test button to control its operation.
Does an RCD protect against short circuit?
RCBO. A pure RCD detects an imbalance in the currents of the supply and return conductors of a circuit. But it cannot be protected against overcurrent (surcharge) or short-circuit like a miniature fuse or circuit breaker (MCB) made (except the special case of a short-circuit life in the ground (not living to neutral).

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Does GFCI protect equipment?

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RELATED QUESTIONS

Does a microwave need to be GFCI protected?

Do GFCI plugs wear out?

Does a GFCI protect upstream?

Does GFCI need ground?

Does an RCD protect against short circuit?