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Wiring a GFI Outlet


By Dave Rongey
©2008 Dave Rongey
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Summary: This article will show you the steps of Wiring a GFI Outlet.

 

Wiring a GFI Outlet

Protection for One Location

This method will provide GFCI protection to the immediate location only.

The wire leading to this location may be an extension from another branch circuit or it could be a single circuit being served from a panel or sub-panel.


 

When Wiring a GFI Outlet you will be attaching the wiring to the LINE area of the receptacle.

Below you will see some photos of recent projects that I have selected to help you with your project.

Take a look at Wiring a GFI Outlet:
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check local code reqs
Single GFCI-1
Always Test your Circuit and make sure the power is off.
Single GFCI-2
Single GFCI-3
Single GFCI-4
Single GFCI-5
Single GFCI-6
Single GFCI-7

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