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How to Wire GFCI Ground Fault Receptacle Outlets
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Summary: This list of articles will help you learn about the features and benefits provided by GFI and GFCI Receptacles and how they are wired.
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GFI and GFCI Receptacles Protect Against Ground Faults
Home Electrical GFCI Outlets
These outlets are commonly 15 Amp-125 Volt @ Receptacle , 20 Amp-125 Volt Feed-Through.
The GFCI receptacle has a NEMA 5-15R design finished with a nylon wall plate and screws which are included.
These devices are back and side wired, and come in a variety of colors including white, ivory, almond with more colors available to help match your decor.
Wiring GFCI Outlets |
GFI OutletsComplete listing of articles about GFI Outlets which leads to full featured pages with photos and wiring diagrams to help you with your GFI outlets project. |
How to Wire A Single GFI OutletIllustrated Guide for Wiring a Single GFCI Receptacle Outlet typically used as Bathroom GFI, Kitchen GFI, Outside GFI and Garage GFI Outlet. Photos show Step-By-Step Basics Including attaching wires to the GFI Outlet on the line side of the back of the receptacle. |
GFCI Outlet Wiring MethodThis article and the electrical wiring diagram will show you how to install a GFI using the feed through method which will protect more than one outlet. |
GFCI Wiring MethodArticle shows outlet wiring a GFI using the tailed method. The tailed wiring method enables you to install one GFI outlet to protect one location without affecting other devices on the circuit. |
GFCI Code RequirementsThis article explains the basics of the electrical code requirements for GFI Protection as part of the home electrical wiring system. |
GFCI Circuits and OutletsThis article about GFCI outlets for home electrical use will provide a more in depth understanding about gfi protection and provides wiring examples. |
House Wiring Diagram For GFIThe features and benefits of GFCI outlets and receptacles will give you a clear understanding of the importance why these safety devices are required by code to help protect you and your family against accidental electrical shock hazards. |
How to Install Electric Snow and Ice Melting SystemElectric Heat Cables would be a great choice to control snow and ice on open walk ways and stairs. |
| Home Electrical GFI Receptacles and GFI Outlets Information Features and Benefits of GFI The National Electrical Code (NEC) has acted in response to a Consumer Product Safety Commission study that documented injuries to children caused by their inserting pins, keys and other foreign objects into electrical receptacles. The 10-year study (1991-2001) revealed that over 24,000 children under 10 years old were treated in emergency rooms for incidents related to home electrical outlets and receptacles: an average of 2400 per year, 7 per day. Tamper-resistant receptacles have been mandated in hospital pediatric wards for over 20 years and are proven to effectively prevent electrical injuries. |
Features and Benefits of the Home electrical GFI Outlets |
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