GFCI / AFCI

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 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.…

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…

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 GFCI – (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Crawlspace GFCI protection for receptacles has changed slightly in 2008 NEC (National Electrical Code). 2005 NEC exception that allowed…

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 / 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…