As shown in figure "B" of the typical ground fault relay shown in the illustration, what statement concerning the leakage current setting adjustment is true? Illustration EL-0223

Correct Answer: Option B — Setting the leakage current for too low a value may increase the likelihood of nuisance trips and setting the leakage current for too high a value may result in incidental damage due to a ground fault.

Setting ground fault leakage current too low induces nuisance tripping from normal system capacitive charging currents. Conversely, setting the threshold too high delays fault detection, potentially permitting severe arcing and incidental thermal damage to marine distribution equipment before isolation occurs.