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
1,304
questions
0
votes
0
answers
49
views
How should I connect new wire to an older metal outlet box?
I’m trying to move and upgrade an older 20 amp GFCI kitchen outlet box. It has to move. It is currently mounted only slightly above an electric range which I think, poses a potential fire hazard.
I ...
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
55
views
Can a kitchen GFCI be at the end of the run?
I would love some direction.
I recently replaced 3 outlets in a 1970's kitchen with GFCIs. They are all on different circuts as the kitchen wall is basicall where all the wire comes up into the house ...
- 1
1
vote
1
answer
54
views
Replacing Old Mid-Circuit Porch Receptacle w/ GFCI
Need to replace old porch receptacle with GFCI. The outlet is mid-stream of the circuit & circuit also protected by AFCI breaker in the sub-panel. The last outlet downstream from patio outlet ...
- 11
1
vote
1
answer
70
views
No GFCI/AFCI In House, Identifying Path Forward
I recently purchased a house that lacks a single GFCI or AFCI breaker or outlet. I spent a day mapping out every receptacle, light, fan, etc.
Now that I understand each branch and what it powers, I'm ...
- 1,284
5
votes
1
answer
518
views
Should I GFCI-protect a bathroom light and fan?
In my bathroom, a double electrical box near the door contains: a GFCI outlet; and a duplex switch for the light and exhaust fan. I will be replacing the aging GFCI soon.
On opening the box, I see ...
- 153
2
votes
2
answers
177
views
Multi Wire Branch Circuit for Kitchen Small Appliances Circuit, AFCI and GFCI required
I need to redo the electrical in my kitchen. I want to add an EMT ring around the kitchen with two lives and a neutral inside in a multi wire branch circuit configuration for the two required small ...
0
votes
1
answer
63
views
Installing GFCI with two white & 1 black wires
I am replacing a bathroom outlet with a GFCI. The old outlet has TWO BLACK wires (definitely black), ONE WHITE wire, and a grounding wire. The white appears to be piggybacked to 2 other white wires. ...
0
votes
0
answers
17
views
Gfci - receptacle- motion sensor light in the attic?
Im trying to wire a GFCI in my bathroom. So I have a line coming in and a load to the next receptacle in The bathroom it has a line (after the gfci is on ) and a load that goes to a motion sensor ...
-1
votes
0
answers
55
views
Bathroom fan wire diagram. Need help deciphering what's going on
I'm trying to install a timer fan in my master bathroom. Some background, the fan kept intermittently not working and I've been unable to figure out why. When I opened up the switch these are the ...
0
votes
2
answers
103
views
Why does this presumably 15A GFCI say its a 20A receptacle?
This has straight slots (not T-shaped), and so it looks like a 15A. But the inscriptions are misleading. On the top,
CLASS A 20A GFCI 2P/125V/60HZ.
and on the bottom
SPEC GRADE ShockSentry 15A ...
- 1,551
0
votes
0
answers
48
views
Pool Light GFCI Not Working
We recently received a home inspection report that indicated the pool light GFCI is not working and poses a shock hazard. Our pool cleaners says they can fix this and addressed the issue, and the pool ...
- 11
0
votes
1
answer
52
views
How can I add a ground conductor to outside GFI outlets?
I have 3 GFI outlets in and around my garden, they all are showing an open ground. Can I fix this by putting in a grounding rod and grounding them to that?
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
55
views
GFCI at beginning of circuit wont reset
The GFCI in my garage is at the beginning of the circuit and won't reset. It has been working since we bought the home 4 years ago.
I replaced the GFCI exactly as the original. Still wouldn't reset, ...
3
votes
5
answers
627
views
Outdoor Electrical Box With Broken Screws
I removed a broken GFCI, got the new one wired up, and when I went to put it back in the box, I saw why it had been secured to the box with only one screw. One side already had screw sheared off in ...
- 31
0
votes
2
answers
62
views
Can I extend a hallway circuit to add a GFCI outlet in a bathroom?
I'm planning to add an outlet in a bathroom. I can't wire it myself from the existing outlet since there is a door between it and the planned outlet.
There is an outlet on the opposite side of the ...
- 91
2
votes
2
answers
1k
views
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 ...
- 159
1
vote
1
answer
53
views
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 ...
- 11
0
votes
1
answer
125
views
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 ...
- 103
0
votes
1
answer
63
views
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 ...
- 1
2
votes
2
answers
567
views
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'...
1
vote
1
answer
113
views
Does under sink outlet need to be GFCI?
Does a power outlet under a kitchen sink need to be GFCI?
- 7,544
1
vote
1
answer
91
views
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&...
- 63
3
votes
2
answers
179
views
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 ...
- 133
0
votes
1
answer
71
views
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 ...
- 355
6
votes
4
answers
1k
views
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:
...
- 61
0
votes
1
answer
120
views
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 ...
- 177
1
vote
0
answers
49
views
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 ...
- 276
0
votes
0
answers
144
views
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 ...
- 1
0
votes
0
answers
28
views
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 ...
- 1
11
votes
3
answers
3k
views
Is it a problem to have a washing machine plugged into a GFCI outlet?
I have heard conflicting information about the proper receptacle type for clothes washing machines. Appliance repairmen have told me not to plug in to GFCIs, while electric code mandates that ...
- 111
5
votes
3
answers
1k
views
Can I leave standard outlets in kitchen if they’re connected to GFCI outlet?
So basically all outlets in our house that should be GFCI are currently standard outlets (at least 2 in kitchen, 1 in garage, maybe others in bathroom but not sure).
However, they are all wired to a ...
- 71
0
votes
0
answers
81
views
Breaker trips with daisy chained gfci’s
Let me preface this with I didn’t install this system so I’m having to figure it out as I go. I have an outdoor camera setup with direct burial wire. I have one circuit that keeps tripping at the ...
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
89
views
Bathroom circuit separation
I want to run a 20 amp circuit to the upstairs and downstairs bathroom outlets. House built in 1986 has a 15 amp circuit to these outlets, one of which is GFCI, that also feed some lights. During my ...
- 1
0
votes
2
answers
50
views
Protecting kitchen outlets with GFI outlets
I have an issue similar to others wanting to add GFI to upgrade their kitchen outlets having multiple daisy-chained outlets with three wire service (220V with a neutral). I have a split phase wiring ...
- 1
1
vote
1
answer
93
views
GFCI breaker trips with no load
I have one circuit dedicated to outside deck outlets, and a shed in the back of the property. I use a GFCI breaker for this circuit. The wire connected to the breaker in the panel runs to a junction ...
- 11
0
votes
2
answers
117
views
Need to install a new outlet : from Light Fixture or GFCI? How to go about it?
I need to install a new electrical outlet in the bathroom, that would connect to the vanity as well as a new bidet in the future. I have two sources for this:
Vanity light fixture, that's connected ...
- 67
2
votes
1
answer
67
views
How to tell if a switch is on a GFCI branch circuit
I am looking to install this light/exhaust fan combo over a shower and see that it's approved for such use "with a GFCI branch circuit." It is on the same circuit as a GFCI receptacle, so ...
- 497
0
votes
1
answer
45
views
Gfci Breaker with two circuits?
I’ve got a 30 amp breaker currently connected to my outside A/C condenser and I’m planning on adding a steam shower to the basement bathroom that requires a 20amp gfci breaker. There is a conjunction ...
- 3
2
votes
1
answer
89
views
Installing gfci on chained 2-prong receptacles in a room
I have 4 2-prong receptacles in my room and I want to get them converted to 3 prong so that I don't have to use any adaptor for my devices. I opened them and saw that there is no ground wire in these(...
0
votes
1
answer
69
views
Hot Ground Reversed when Upstream GFCI Trips
Remodeling a kitchen and ran into an piece of romex coming out of a wall like an "extension cord" and came for advice on a previous post.
I moved the "extension cord" to the line ...
- 151
0
votes
2
answers
81
views
GFCI keeps randomly tripping/ exposed wiring in breaker box [duplicate]
I've been having multiple random trips at my GFCI outlet in my food trailer. I have cleaned the outlet and made sure no moisture/ dust was present. I also rechecked the wiring on this outlet and it's ...
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
65
views
Are there kits to add plug on neutral bars to existing breaker boxes?
I have an existing square D non-plug on neutral breaker box (believe it's a SO, about 20 years old).
My questions is if there is a install kit to either add the neutral plug in rail or replace the ...
- 121
6
votes
4
answers
3k
views
Why are wires connected only to the line side of one GFCI outlet?
I am replacing two 25-year-old (original) GFCI outlets in my kitchen with these:
I am confused as to why they are wired differently (one has both sets of leads in to/out of same contact screws, the ...
- 483
0
votes
0
answers
269
views
Why do I get power from line through load's neutral?
I replaced a GFCI outlet. The old one was good, but I wanted one with USB sockets. After removing the old outlet, I double checked the wiring. One black wire was hot and the other was not. So ...
0
votes
1
answer
235
views
GFC indicator light is white but no power and won't reset
My old GFCI would not reset, so I replaced it with a Leviton GFCI. Wired it exactly the same way as the old one, indicator light is white which according to the instructions means it's wired correctly,...
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
67
views
3 way light switches with gfci
I am wiring my detached garage lights, I want to make the connections at the ceiling with plugin outlets to plug lights into. I am installing 3 way switches. If I install a dead front gfci (or gfci ...
- 3
1
vote
2
answers
279
views
Are there refrigerators on the market that will happily live on a GFCI circuit? NEC 2023 code issue
Home Depot informed me that 2023 Electrical code now requires all duplexes in the kitchen to be GFCI protected. (https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/nec-2023-code-changes/9ba683603be9fa5395fab901e21904c9) ...
3
votes
3
answers
256
views
Why does a GFCI test button work during a power outage?
I have a GFCI receptacle (commonly found in North America) in my home. Recently I switched the power to the outlet off using the circuit breaker, then pressed the "Test" button on the outlet....
- 131
0
votes
1
answer
34
views
Can I add a switch to a multi-outlet GFCI circuit to effectively segregate some outlets?
I have 8 outlets on a single 20A GFCI circuit. 5 outlets in the garage and 3 outlets outside to the patio. First outlet from the box is 20A GFCI. 2nd outlet in the series branches to power the 3 on ...
- 1
1
vote
1
answer
46
views
AFCI/GFCI at panel from bathroom that doesn't have a GFCI
Our bathroom outlet is not a GFCI. There is an AFCI/GFCI at the panel which trips way too much. I want to replace the regular outlet with a GFCI outlet and put a regular circuit breaker instead of ...
- 11