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Q: Does a 30 amp 2 pole receptacle need to be GFCI protected in a commercial kitchen?
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Can I install a GFCI receptacle from an existing receptacle in the basement?

Yes, there is no reason why this can not be done. In fact a benefit of this is that every receptacle downstream from this new receptacle will also be protected by the GFCI receptacle.


Will another electrical outlet that is in line with a GFCI outlet cause it to kick off?

A down stream receptacle that is connected to the upstream GFCI will be protected. If the downstream receptacle senses a fault the upstream GFCI will trip.


Can you feed multiple outlets to one GFCI outlet near the sink?

code states that if a water source such as a sink is within 6 feet of a receptacle, that recetacle (s), must be protected by a GFCI receptacle. I believe the actual distance is 5 feet. Please forgive me if I'm wrong. But the NEC also requires that ANY counter top receptacles in a kitchen and receptacles ANYWHERE in a bathroom must be GFCI protected. More directly to your question, ordinary receptacles can be protected from a GFCI receptacle if properly wired. They are designed to do that. It is a way to save money. You may also consider a GFCI breaker if you have many receptacles to protect. I was told once that there is a limit of 3 "piggy backed" receptacles per GFCI but I have never seen that in the NEC.


Do you need a gfci outlet if you have a gfci breaker?

Not if the GFCI breaker is supplying the circuit you are wanting to put the GFCI receptacle into.


How far do you put a GFCI from water?

How far do u put a GFCI receptacle from water

Related questions

Can I install a GFCI receptacle from an existing receptacle in the basement?

Yes, there is no reason why this can not be done. In fact a benefit of this is that every receptacle downstream from this new receptacle will also be protected by the GFCI receptacle.


What might happen if the line and load connetions of a feedthrough gfci receptacle were reversed?

Most probably the receptacles downstream from the GFCI would not be protected by the GFCI receptacle.


Do I need GFCI breakers for 30 amp 240 volt receptacle in a commercial kitchen?

Usually no. Not unless the receptacle is in the vicinity of standing water. This is to protect the person that has to disconnect the plugged in device from the receptacle, while standing in the adjacent water.


Will another electrical outlet that is in line with a GFCI outlet cause it to kick off?

A down stream receptacle that is connected to the upstream GFCI will be protected. If the downstream receptacle senses a fault the upstream GFCI will trip.


Can you feed multiple outlets to one GFCI outlet near the sink?

code states that if a water source such as a sink is within 6 feet of a receptacle, that recetacle (s), must be protected by a GFCI receptacle. I believe the actual distance is 5 feet. Please forgive me if I'm wrong. But the NEC also requires that ANY counter top receptacles in a kitchen and receptacles ANYWHERE in a bathroom must be GFCI protected. More directly to your question, ordinary receptacles can be protected from a GFCI receptacle if properly wired. They are designed to do that. It is a way to save money. You may also consider a GFCI breaker if you have many receptacles to protect. I was told once that there is a limit of 3 "piggy backed" receptacles per GFCI but I have never seen that in the NEC.


Where must GFCI receptacles be installed in residential garages?

All receptacles in a garage must be GFCI protected by code. Typically, the first receptacle in the circuit (location is irrelevant) must be a GFCI, then all others down stream in the circuit will be protected, and can be common receptacles.


What amount of kitchen counter requires a receptacle?

No point on a countertop can be more than 24 inches from a receptacle per NEC 210.52. They have to be GFCI outlets per NEC 210.8.


Do you need a gfci outlet if you have a gfci breaker?

Not if the GFCI breaker is supplying the circuit you are wanting to put the GFCI receptacle into.


If your wall receptacle has tripped but not at the circuit breaker how can this problem be repaired?

If it's a GFCI receptacle and the button is not resetting then change the GFCI outlet.


What is the weight of a GFCI receptacle?

8 ozs. and will vary by mfr. for an in-wall receptacle.


If I have 20 amp GFCI receptacle and would like to add another receptacle to the GFCI Does the new plug also need to be 20 amps?

Yes.


How far do you put a GFCI from water?

How far do u put a GFCI receptacle from water