Articles about GFCI Outlets
Should I Install a GFCI Circuit Breaker or a GFCI Outlet
January 15, 2020 by: Dave RongeyLanny in Minnesota asks: Can a GFCI circuit breaker take the place of a GFCI Outlet? Would it be considered to meet NEC Code Requirements?
Electrical Problem with GFCI Outlet in Kitchen
November 23, 2019 by: Dave RongeyKevin, a General Contractor in New York asks: What would cause problems with outlets in the kitchen that would sporadically shut down and minutes later power would resume?
Electrical Wiring Problem with a GFCI Outlet
November 21, 2019 by: Dave RongeyDavid in Pennsylvania asks: I went to plug my extension cord into the ground fault and it tripped and could not be reset. I stretched the cord into the living room and plugged it into a receptacle which I could smell wires burning.
How to Replace an Outlet with a GFCI
November 21, 2019 by: Dave RongeyAdriel in Florida asks: I’m trying to replace a kitchen outlet for a GFCI one. How do i hook up the new GFCI outlet?
How to Identify GFCI Outlet Problems
October 15, 2019 by: Dave RongeyVic in Beaver, Pennsylvania asks: What is causing a GFCI Outlet to trip off? How to Identify and Correct GFCI Outlet Problems, The Most Common Problems with GFCI Outlets, Troubleshoot, Locate and Fix GFCI Outlet Problems.
Wiring a GFCI Outlet Circuit
August 20, 2019 by: Dave RongeyHow to Install 15 amp GFCI Outlet Wiring: Understanding Electrical Circuit Wiring for Outlets Protected by GFCI.
Why an Outdoor LED Light Can Trip a GFI Outlet
July 30, 2017 by: Dave RongeyWhy does an outdoor LED light fixture trip a GFI Outlet? This electrical wiring question is about an Electrical Problem with a GFCI Outlet in the Back Yard of a Old Home that is connected to an LED Light Fixture.
How to Wire GFCI Circuits and GFI Outlets
February 9, 2015 by: Dave RongeyHow to Wire GFCI Circuits and GFI Outlets: How do I wire a GFCI Breaker for more than one circuit?
Damaged Extension Cord Causes Outlets to Stop Working
December 9, 2014 by: Dave RongeyHow to Reset GFCI Outlets and Circuit Breakers to Restore Electrical Power: Locating and Testing GFCI Outlets and Circuit Breakers.
Kitchen GFCI Wiring
April 17, 2013 by: Dave RongeyWiring a Kitchen GFCI Outlet – The LINE and LOAD areas of the GFCI Outlet refer to the wires coming from the power source, and the LOAD area refers to wiring that may branch out to other outlets that may be protected by the GFCI outlet.
Wiring a GFCI Outlet with a Switch
August 31, 2012 by: Dave RongeyHow to Wire a GFCI Outlet with a Switch – There are a few different methods that are used to wire GFI Outlets but all start with locating the Line side of the GFCI Receptacle where the power source is attached as described.
GFI Outlets and Plugs
August 24, 2012 by: Dave RongeyHow Many Outlets can be wired to One GFCI – The limitation of the number of outlets that may be wired to or protected by one GFCI outlet will depend on the actual circuit and where it is located and what it will be used for.
RCD and Freezer Fridge Outlets
August 18, 2011 by: Dave RongeyShould freezers or fridges in the house be connected to circuits covered by an RCD…
Electrical Outlets and GFCI Wiring
May 10, 2011 by: Dave RongeyI am replacing a GFCI per the instructions and I am hooked up on the LINE side (Black (hot), white and ground….
