GFI receptacle installation
GFI receptacle installation
(OP)
Hi all,
I have a renovation related GFI installation. i need to replace normal receptacle with GFI receptacle. Does GFI receptacle has to have GFI breaker at the same time?
Thank in advance !!
I have a renovation related GFI installation. i need to replace normal receptacle with GFI receptacle. Does GFI receptacle has to have GFI breaker at the same time?
Thank in advance !!
RE: GFI receptacle installation
The GFCI breaker will protect the entire branch while the GFCI receptacle will only protect that receptacle, but if it trips it means a longer walk to the breaker box to reset it. The other advantage of the GFCI receptacle is that it is easier to test and the user will know the items in the receptacle are protected.
RE: GFI receptacle installation
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RE: GFI receptacle installation
The only ground connection that the GFI function uses for operation is the main bond between the incoming neutral and the ground electrode or grid.
A GFI receptacle does NOT need a local ground connection to provide protection.
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RE: GFI receptacle installation
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