Question for an electrician/person who is handy

[MikeyC]

Well, I bought a new BBQ today at Lowe's. I plugged it in and let it run a while and it never tripped the GFCI. I'm annoyed that I had to replace a BBQ that lives on a covered patio after only 2 years, but the upside is the new model seems much better built and has some features that I feel are a nice improvement.

Originally Posted by alley00p

Hey BTW, how have you've been?

Hey Charlie! I'm doing well. I just had a son and he's one month old as of tomorrow. Being a dad is great, but of course is a lot of work as well. Work keeps me busy as well and it seems assembling BBQs are now a drain on my time as well.

Originally Posted by RGD.

You don't need to rip open any walls. Through normal use the BBQ heating element changes it's resistance which means it draws more amps and eventually sets off the GFI.

Ron,

It sounds like you're saying by nature electric BBQ's have a limited life expectancy. Just another reason to hate electric BBQs I guess. Hopefully, I'll be moving into a single family home before this new one craps out. Then I can get a gas grill and a charcoal smoker!