gfci: Test Your Ground Fault Circuits (GFCIs)!! All Islands Home Inspections
- 01/08/13 02:59 AM
http://www.allislandsinspections.com Those funny looking electrical outlets installed where moisture might be present are safety devices intended to prevent serious electrical hazards by cutting the power. Known as Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs), Ground Fault Interrupters (GFIs) or just “safety outlets”, they should be tested at least monthly by pushing the “Test” button. Don’t forget to reset it! If your GFCIs keep tripping and you don’t know if you have a bad device or a ground fault, the Circuit Detective has a comprehensive and useful article to tell you everything you ever wanted to know about them. … (0 comments)
gfci: Install Electrical GFCIs! All Islands Home Inspections
- 01/08/13 02:43 AM
http://www.allislandsinspections.com A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is an inexpensive electrical device that, if installed in all household branch circuits, could prevent over two-thirds of the approximately 300 electrocutions still occurring each year in and around the home. Installation of the device could also prevent thousands of burn and electric shock injuries each year. Currently most jurisdictions require GFCI protection for every receptacle outlet and motor connection in every location where a wet, moist or damp environment might present a risk. That means everywhere in a bathroom, all the countertop outlets in the kitchen, and within six feet of the sink … (0 comments)
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