Articles about Wiring GFI Outlets

Installing a GFCI Outlet Without a Ground Wire

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.

Electrical Wiring for Bathroom GFI Outlets

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.

Wiring a Single Outlet From a GFI

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

How to Rewire a Problem GFCI Outlet Circuit

Denny in Texas asks: 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.

Replacing Ungrounded Outlets with a GFI

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

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.

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…

Home Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

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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.

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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.

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