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4 Easy Steps for GFCI Outlet Installations
Install GFCI by following this 4-step GFCI outlet installation guide
I didn't prepare this GFCI outlet installation guide in 4 easy steps for conditions where everything is perfect and nothing can go wrong. That's why it is a little longer…
GFCI Types, GFCI Testing and Hazardous Installations
GFCI types and GFCI testing There are basically three GFCI types available on the market and GFCI testing should be routinely performed on all of them for at least one reason – they contain mechanical parts which can and do fail.…
AFCI Protection Requirement in 2008 NEC | AFCI Breaker
AFCI protection requirements based on 2008 NEC What is the difference between AFCI protection and GFCI protection?
What is Arc Fault?
AFCI protection changes in 2008 NEC
AFCI protection examples
AFCI protection required locations…
Kitchen GFCI Receptacle Requirements, Locations & Other Electrical Tips
Kitchen GFCI receptacle Kitchen GFCI receptacles are required by the 2008 NEC (National Electrical Code) to be installed along the countertop surfaces. GFCI – (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Actually, this requirement has…
Laundry GFCI Receptacles and Utility / Wet Bar Sinks Areas
Installation of laundry GFCI receptacles and GFCI protection for utility / wet bar sink areas where the electrical outlets are installed within 6ft from the outside edge of the sink is required by the 2008 NEC (National Electrical Code).…
Unfinished Basement GFCI Receptacles Placement
Unfinished Basement GFCI Receptacles
Unfinished basement GFCI receptacles installation or GFCI protection for a regular type outlet receptacles installed in an unfinished basement is required by the 2008 NEC (National Electrical Code).…
Crawlspace GFCI Installed at or Below the Grade Level
Crawlspace GFCI installed at or below the grade level
GFCI – (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
Crawlspace GFCI protection for receptacles has changed slightly in 2008 NEC (National Electrical Code). 2005 NEC exception that allowed…
House Exterior GFCI Receptacles
Exterior GFCI Receptacles
The 2008 NEC did not change house exterior GFCI receptacles requirement protection since the previous edition.
All outdoor house receptacles must be GFCI protected.
GFCI – (Ground Fault Circuit…
Garage GFCI Receptacles and GFCI in Accessory Buildings
Garage GFCI receptacles / accessory building GFCI
Exceptions for the garage GFCI receptacles and GFCI’s in accessory buildings have been removed by the 2008 NEC (National Electrical Code). The new rules apply to the structures that…
Bathroom GFCI Receptacles and Electrical Components
Bathroom GFCI receptacle protection is required by the NEC (National Electrical Code), and of course by the common sense – why would you risk getting electrocuted if you can secure your safety by installing GFCI outlet.
Since some…
