Beverage Air BM 23 tripping gfci outlet

[stringzz]

I unplugged my BM 23 six months ago,
tried to plug it in today and it keeps tripping off the gfci plug. I did spray some cleaner on the inside, would this have caused an issue?

[THE ICEMAN]

Where exactly did you spray the cleaner & did you give it a chance to dry out? If any of that cleaner got into the windings of a motor then that could be the reason why. You might try setting the unit out in the sun for a few hours with the door wide open to dry things out.

THE ICEMAN

[aerovan]

My BM23 would trip the gfci outlet at random times. The unit is located on a concrete slab under my patio cover. Rather than risk losing a keg of beer to spoilage I replaced the gfci receptacle with the original one and placed a rubber mat in front of the unit. The unit is grounded and if anyone was to draw a beer while barefoot, the rubber mat should protect them. It is no more risky than any other electrical appliance.

[PointPleasantNJBeerguy]

I would be willing to bet if you called Bevair they would say don't run the unit on a GFI anyway..

[aerovan]

I guess it could be a liability issue, but I doubt many people have their stove or refrigerator connected to a gfci protected outlet.