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Does anyone know if plugmold (wiremold) is available with gfci receptacles? as well as plugmold suitable for wet locations?  I tried contacting a couple of manufacturers of plugmold but did not have much luck.   

RE: plugmold

Since plugmold is a trademarked name, there aren't a couple of manufacturers, there is only one.  Plugmold, and any similar product from others, is simply too small in cross section to have GFCI devices.  You could feed it from a GFCI breaker, or you could use a larger cross section channel that allows installation of conventional devices.  I've never run across anything of that type that was suitable for wet locations.

RE: plugmold

Are you asking about a GFI breaker for the appliance plug?

I've seen such things on hair dryers at hotels.

RE: plugmold

Hello VE1BLL
The problem is that most GFI plugs are quite large. They almost fill the junction box. The receptacles in plug mold are barely wider than the plug blades. There just isn't room in plug mold to install anything but the special narrow plugs that come with it.
A GFI breaker at the panel as per davidbeachs post is the way to go.
respectfully

RE: plugmold

"...GFI plugs are quite large. They almost fill the junction box..."

I meant the plug as in the plug on the end of the appliance's cord (not the wall socket device in the junction box).

RE: plugmold

Quick Google search brought up many hits. Example - http://www.sordselectric.com and select "GFCI by TRC" link

I have seen GFCI built in a plug or short extension cord with clear silicon-rubber covers over the test/reset for splash resistance and marketed by boating supply companies.

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