Articles about Wiring GFI Outlets

Electrical Wiring for Bathroom GFI Outlets

By Dave Rongey

How do I wire a GFI outlets in two separate washrooms but on the same circuit when one GFI has four wires and the second only has two.

Tags: bathroom wiring, electrical wiring, gfci outlet wiring, GFI, outlet, wiring

Installing a GFCI Outlet Without a Ground Wire

By Dave Rongey

Can I install a GFCI outlet on a 2wire circuit that does not have a ground wire? How to Install a GFCI Outlet Where There is No Ground Wire.

Tags: 2wire gfi outlet, bathroom gfi, electrical outlet, gfci outlets, gfi outlet no ground, how to wire gfi outlet, kitchen gfi, kitchen outlet, no ground wire, ungrounded gfi outlet, ungrounded outlet, wiring gfci outlet, wiring wall outlet

How to Rewire a Problem GFCI Outlet Circuit

By Dave Rongey

How Can I Rewire an Outlet Circuit where Multiple Outlets will be Protected by more than one GFCI? GFCI Protection for One or More Outlets, GFCI Wiring Diagrams.

Tags: garage outlet, gfi circuit, gfi line load, gfi outlet, gfi outlet problem, outdoor outlet, tripping gfci outlet, wiring gfci circuit, wiring gfci outlet

Wiring a Single Outlet From a GFI

By Dave Rongey

How to Extend Electrical Wiring to a Single Outlet From a GFI when the circuit appears to be wired by the feed through method.

Tags: adding more outlets, electrical wiring, gfci outlets, refrigerator outlet, single outlet, wine cooler outlet

Replacing Ungrounded Outlets with a GFI

By Dave Rongey

Replacing Ungrounded 2-Prong Outlets with a Standard 3-Prong Outlet, Replacing Ungrounded 2-Prong Outlets with a GFCI Outlet.

Tags: 2-hole outlets, 2-prong outlets, 3-hole outlets, 3-prong outlets, electrical outlet, no ground wire, replacing outlet, replacing outlets with GFCI, ungrounded outlets

Hairdryer Outlet and GFI Safety Requirement

By Dave Rongey

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.

Tags: bathroom wiring, Electrical Repair, electrical safety, electrical wiring, gfci outlet, GFI, hairdryer, sink

Adding Additional GFI Outlets

By Dave Rongey

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

Tags: gfci outlet, wiring

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.