Questions tagged [gfci]
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter(GFCI). Sometimes known as a GFI, or a residual-current device (RCD or RCCB). Can refer to receptacles as well as circuit breakers. They detect a leak in current, or an imbalance between the current on the hot and neutral wires. This is used to prevent electrical shock. Use with the [electrical] tag
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Why are there two cables connected to this GFCI outlet?
I'm trying to add a new GFCI outlet by splitting and using pigtails off an existing GFCI outlet. However, when I opened out the junction box I noticed that there are two sets of wires attached to the ...
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Light switch and electrical socket placement from sink
What is the minimum requirement for a light switch and electrical socket placement from the edge of a sink? Also, can they be installed directly above and behind the sink on the wall (also within 12 ...
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Melted GFCI receptacle
My wife turned on our electric teakettle for "about a minute" to warm a few cups of water, then turned it off herself. After that, we smelled a burning smell, narrowing it down to that ...
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How can I protect an unprotected hot tub outlet?
I just bought a house & didn't realize/notice through walk-through until today this unsafe situation/setup where receptacle (even though it is a GFCI) which the jacuzzi is plugged into is right ...
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Adding outlets to a room via daisy chain using wiremold raceway
I'm moving into a "new" apartment in a very old house. Most of the rooms have one 2 prong ungrounded outlet which nowadays just isn't enough (or safe for very high draw electronics imo).
I'...
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Does under sink outlet need to be GFCI?
Does a power outlet under a kitchen sink need to be GFCI?
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Table saw not starting and tripping 15a breaker
EDIT: Previously I reported that my saw was tripping the breaker for a different circuit, but I was mistaken. I'm updating the question with the correct information.
I have a pretty old Craftsman 10&...
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Step light won’t work in gfci. Gfci power by light sensor. Radio plays plug into gif I, lights don’t. Lights into other circuit they work [closed]
Power to light sensor. Light sensor activates gfci. Low voltage lights plugged into gfci.worked over a year. Tripped gfci. Replaced gfci, lights won’t turn on. Radio plays via gfci. Plug lights into ...
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Why is my GFCI tripping when I turn the breaker on?
Yet another GFCI tripping post. My issue is that I have a new installed 20A GFCI receptacle that is tripping as soon as I turn the breaker on without a load attached. I've done everything I can think ...
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Dust Collector Fries GFCIs
I have a 1.5HP Delta 50-760 dust collector wired for 120V, rated 15A 120V / 7.5A 240V (3450 RPM capacitor start motor). It starts slowly and takes a while to spin up, so presumably it has a high ...
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Diagnosing tripped breaker on the dishwasher circuit?
Our dishwasher trips the breaker every time, mid-cycle, and I'm having trouble diagnosing the issue with my limited electrical knowledge. Here are some facts/observations that I hope are relevant:
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Level 1 car charger causing outlets and lines to break
I have a Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid that uses a Level-1 charger (120V) which seems to be doing damage to or breaking outlets/lines in my home. The situation is the following:
I had been using an ...
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What is the deal with the wiring of my deck GFCI outlet? [closed]
So one of the GFCI outlets on my deck tripped and wouldn't reset. It was also not anchored to the deck post, so it didn't meet code.
I bought a new GFCI outlet, plus an outdoor rated junction box with ...
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New Eaton AFCI/GFCI 40A 220V GFCI breaker signals (4 blinks) ground fault
I have installed a new Eaton BR240 (40A) GFCI Breaker. It is staying on for a while but can trip after several minutes or stay on for hours. The while indicator lights flash (4 times) which according ...
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Bath ceiling & vanity light stopped working when
I was checking outlets & the bathroom GFCI tested neutral/hot reversed. So I changed it with a new Leviton GFCI & wired it correctly & now tests good. Problem is, the ceiling & vanity ...
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