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come in your line side of the gfci and out the load side and onto the next device,which will make it gfci protected.You can go as far as 3-6 depending on the inspecter having juridiction and the manufacture specs on the gfci device you bought.keep in mind that if it trips then all connected devices in that series will also trip
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ViviYou need to know whether the outlet you want to change is on a 15 or 20 amp circuit.
If you don't know what that means, hire an electrician.
Purchase the appropriate GFCI outlet.
Read the directions thoroughly.
Shut off the electricity to the outlet at the breaker.
If you don't know what that means, hire an electrician.
Make sure the box is large enough to accommodate the larger size of the GFCI. This is very important.
If you don't know what that means, hire an electrician.
Follow the directions explicitly or the GFCI won't function properly.
Best answer to your question; hire an electrician.
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Some jurisdictions have special rules. In my town, for instance, you must be a licensed electrician if you are changing anything for someone else, or it is a commercial property. Also, though rarely enforced for something as simple as a GFCI outlet, you need a permit and an inspection. Bottom line on the last part is, that if you have a fire, and the fire department determines that the installation did not meet code, they will revoke your fire insurance coverage.
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If your wall receptacle has tripped but not at the circuit breaker how can this problem be repaired?
If the wall receptacle has tripped but not at the circuit breaker, it could be a faulty GFCI outlet. Try pushing the reset button on the GFCI outlet itself to restore power. If that doesn't work, you may need to replace the GFCI outlet. Make sure to turn off the power at the breaker before attempting any repairs.
How do you determine if an outlet is after or before the gfci?
You can determine if an outlet is after a GFCI by pressing the "test" button on the GFCI outlet. If the GFCI trips and cuts off power to the outlet, then that outlet is downstream from the GFCI. If power is not cut off, then that outlet is upstream from the GFCI.
Do all electrical outlets in a garage need to be GFCI?
It is recommended to have GFCI protection for all electrical outlets in a garage to help reduce the risk of electric shocks. This would typically involve installing a GFCI outlet at the beginning of the circuit to protect the rest of the outlets downstream.
Will GFCI work properly if 240 volt split into one 3 wire 120 volt circuit?
No, a GFCI outlet is designed for use with standard 120-volt circuits. Attempting to use a GFCI outlet with a 240-volt split circuit could cause damage to the outlet, the circuit, and could present a safety hazard. It is not recommended to use a GFCI outlet in this manner.
How much amperage is needed to trip a 20amp GFCI outlet?
A 20 amp GFCI outlet will trip when the current exceeds 20 amps by a certain amount, typically around 5 mA to 6 mA, which is the typical trip threshold for GFCI outlets.
