Articles about GFI-GFCI

Hairdryer Outlet and GFI Safety Requirement

Electrical Protection Requirements for a Hairdryer Near a Sink – Keep in mind that if this outlet will be within 6 feet of a sink then the outlets require GFI protection.

GFI Outlets and Plugs

How 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.

GFCI Wiring Through A Switch

How to Wire a GFCI Outlet – Typically the bathroom GFCI is on a separate circuit and may not be providing power to your bathroom lighting.

Outside Outlet From a 220 Volt Circuit

How to add a 120 volt Outlet to an Existing 220 volt Circuit

Adding Additional GFI Outlets

I currently have three standard electrical outlets serviced by a GFCI outlet, can a single GFCI safely and effectively handle more standard electrical outlets…

Electrical Outlets and GFCI Wiring

I am replacing a GFCI per the instructions and I am hooked up on the LINE side (Black (hot), white and ground….

GFCI Protection For Dock Wiring

I am replacing an outlet on my dock with a GFCI outlet…

How To Provide GFCI Protection For An Older Kitchen?

Can I still wire the GFI into such an arrangement or can I put a GFI breaker on my service panel?

Does My Sauna Require A Dedicated Electrical Circuit?

The sauna will require a dedicated 240 volt 40 amp GFCI Protected Circuit installed according to…

My Outlets Are Dead – Should I Replace The GFCI?

Fully explained wiring instructions complete with a picture series of GFCI installations and wiring diagrams can be found here…

Electrical Question about Panels, AFCI and GFCI Requirements

Question: What are the current laws,federal and state for CT. For 2010 for a breaker box

Electrical Question From Robert About GFCI Wiring

Electrical Question : I have a gfi plug that is connected to the circuit breaker box. This is the main “reset” for the house. The house keeps getting these spots where the electric will go out and the gfi will kick in.

Electrical Question From Hank About GFCI Wiring

Question: I am about to finish building a 32′ x 48′ garage/shop and nearly ready to start the electrical wiring. I have been told that there are differences, according to the NEC, between wiring a garage or a shop.

Electrical Question about Charges to Install GFCI Outlets

What would an electrician charge to put 2 ground fault receptacles in a crawl space ?

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