Does a GFCI go at the beginning or end of the circuit? Most people know that GFCIs defend against ground faults but they do not realize that the position of the GFCI on the circuit matters. Does...
Category: GFCI
Some people expect GFCIs to remain silent. Others expect anything that transmits electricity to make some sort of noise. Do GFCI Outlets Make Noise? Electricity makes noise. But in most cases,...
Does your GFCI need a neutral to work? What if you have multiple GFCIs? Can they share a neutral? Most people do not know enough about the workings of their GFCIs to answer these questions and more....
Can You Hook Up A GFCI Without A Ground Wire? (Step By Step)
GFCIs are supposed to defend against ground faults. But can you trust a GFCI that doesn't have a ground wire to protect you? What will your inspector say? Will they allow it or penalize you? Can...
Do you know what every GFCI outlet light means? If you don't, you should endeavour to learn because some of those lights only flash when the GFCI outlet has an issue. You don't want to use a GFCI...
GFCIs will trip when they encounter a ground fault. But that is supposed to happen when you plug an appliance into the GFCI outlet. What happens when your GFCI starts tripping even though it doesn't...