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How to Wire a Single GFI Outlet
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By Dave Rongey
Summary: Illustrated 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. |
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The wire leading to this location may be an extension from another branch circuit or it could be a single circuit being served from a panel or sub-panel.
When wiring a gfi outlet you will be attaching the wiring to the LINE area of the receptacle.
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How to Wire GFCI ReceptaclesGreg, from Jersey City, New Jersey asks: Could you help me to find diagrams for wiring a GFCI receptacle outlet from a switch? I have 4 inch x 4 inch electrical box mounted on a wall in a basement with 3 wires inside the box (black, white, ground) coming from a main electrical panel. Could you help me with diagrams: 1. Diagram: Both sockets of GFCI receptacle are hot and powered from a single switch; 2. One of the socket of GFCI receptacle is hot all of the time, and the other one powered from a switch. Thank you in advance, Greg Hi Greg, Here on the ask-the-electrician.com website there are wiring diagrams showing how to wire several switch applications which may be adapted for wiring GFCI receptacles as well, along with the wiring diagrams that show how to wire GFCI receptacles. Simply use the search bar and you will get a full listing of wiring diagrams for switches and GFCI receptacles. Take your pick and enjoy! Dave |
Wiring GFCI ReceptaclesGFCI Applications: Bathroom GFI, Kitchen GFI, Garage GFI, Outside GFI.Always Test your Circuit and make sure the power is off before proceeding with any wiring project. |
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