GFCI keeps tripping

[kerklein2]

I'm using a GFCI outlet on my keezer that is controlled by a Love controller. It is mounted to the collar as is the Love and so all the wiring is on the inside. All the connections are covered in liquid electrical tape except the ones on the controller itself.

The GFCI has been tripping regularly, probably once a day. Anything that could be causing it, or do I have a bad GFCI?

 

[LandoLincoln]

Try moving the electrical plug to a non-GFCI outlet and see if it works.

 

[kerklein2]

The GFCI is mounted in the collar and controlled by the Love.

 

[LandoLincoln]

I'm not really sure if a GFCI is a good match for a compressor.

 

[kerklein2]

Why do you say that?

 

[b-boy]

When the compressor starts there may be a surge that is tripping the GFCI. Its it an older freezer?

I have this problem with my treadmill.

 

[kerklein2]

Why would the compressor in-rush current cause a GFCI trip?

The freezer is a brand new GE model.

 

[DaleHair]

I've seen it happen a lot with freezers. While the NEC requires all receptacles in a garage to be GFCI protected, I believe there is an exception for a dedicated receptacle for a freezer.