Articles about GFCI

How to Repair a Kitchen GFCI Circuit

By Dave Rongey

Why are the outlets in my kitchen out and the GFCI outlet with a light is glowing? Guide to Kitchen GFI Outlet Circuit Problems and How to Fix Them, GFI Outlet Troubleshooting and Electrical Repairs.

Tags: electrical question and answer, gfci Indicator light, gfi outlet trips off, how to electrical wiring, kitchen gfi outlet, kitchen outlet circuit, replace gfci outlet, testing gfi outlet circuit

How to Fix a Tripping GFI Outlet For a Refrigerator or Freezer

By Dave Rongey

How Can I Fix a Tripping GFCI Outlet for a Refrigerator? Solve the Problem of a Tripping GFCI Refer or Freezer Outlet.

Tags: Electrical Repair, electrical troubleshooting, Florida, freezer outlet, garage gfi, gfi outlet, refrigerator outlet, tripping gfci outlet, tripping gfi

Electrical Wiring for Two GFCI Outlets

By Dave Rongey

How to Wire Two GFI Outlets: GFCI Outlets and Circuit Breakers, Bathroom GFCI Outlet, GFCI Outlet Circuit for a Bathroom, GFCI Wiring Diagrams.

Tags: bathroom gfi outlet, electric wiring, gfci circuit breaker, gfci line, gfci load, gfi circuit, wiring gfci outlets, wiring two gfci outlets

GFCI Circuit Breaker and Wiring

By Dave Rongey

How to Wire a GFCI Circuit Breaker: Does it matter where in the breaker box panel I insert a 20 amp GFCI 220Volt breaker?

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GFCI Receptacle, GFCI Breaker or Both

By Dave Rongey

Is a GFCI breaker required if GFCI receptacles are present in the bathrooms and kitchen? Does having both receptacle and breaker GFCI rated provide greater protection…

Tags: GFCI breaker, GFCI Receptacle

Home Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area.

Precaution:
Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.