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Nov 16	comment	How do I install a GFCI receptacle with two hot wires and common neutral? @Tester101 The page from my link discussed GFCIs. I think you somehow ended up on page 169 of the book, instead of 170. I've updated the question/edit.
Nov 16	revised	How do I install a GFCI receptacle with two hot wires and common neutral? Corrected previous edit from page 169 of the Complete Guide book to page 170
Nov 16	comment	How do I install a GFCI receptacle with two hot wires and common neutral? I think I understand, but I can't use the final layout you provided- it requires a 3-wire cable from the main panel and a pair of 2-wire cables for the downstream devices. I only have a 3-wire cable entering the box and a 3-wire cable leaving. Am I missing something obvious?
Nov 15	comment	How do I install a GFCI receptacle with two hot wires and common neutral? Connecting the downstream loads to the hot load connector (ie without a pigtail) also resulted in immediate tripping. Anyway, even if it would work with the loads directly connected but the neutral pigtailed, the downstream loads wouldn't be protected, right? See the link in the comment I added to the question.
Nov 15	comment	How do I install a GFCI receptacle with two hot wires and common neutral? I later found that The complete guide to home wiring at Google Books describes the layout for exactly this scenario.
Nov 15	comment	How do I install a GFCI receptacle with two hot wires and common neutral? I finally installed my GFCI. I tried it both the way you describe, shirlock, and the way Tester101 describes. It must be done according to Tester, as your method shirlock does result in instant tripping of the GFCI protection.
Nov 15	comment	How do I install a GFCI receptacle with two hot wires and common neutral? This is the correct configuration. However, as my GFCI was not the final receptacle on the black feed, I had to pigtail both the neutral AND the hot to make it work. This requires a GFCI receptacle in each location that requires protection. Thanks for your help.
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Oct 7	comment	How do I install a GFCI receptacle with two hot wires and common neutral? Thanks. I'll try both of those methods after I buy some cable to use for the neutral pigtail, and report back.
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Jul 19	comment	Alternative to tongue and groove adhesive for hardwood floor Thanks. For anyone wondering how far a bottle glue goes, I used about 1000ml for 350 linear ft of seam.