GFCI
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i still dont really understand, so i need to buy something or will a normal plug (with no extention cord or those multi plug things) have the GFCI? I dont mind buying one if it is for the safty of my equipment and my house but i just need to know if i need to buy one since i may not have one.
Would buying something like this be any good?
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&pc=1&N=0&Nty=1
Would buying something like this be any good?
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&pc=1&N=0&Nty=1
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think of it this way...
if you have a short with standard outlet the curent will still flow until that short reaches the panel, and trips the circuit....a GFCI outlet is made to sense that short, and trip instantly, reduceing the chance for electrocution and fire...A GFCI breaker protects all the lines on that circuit
if you have a short with standard outlet the curent will still flow until that short reaches the panel, and trips the circuit....a GFCI outlet is made to sense that short, and trip instantly, reduceing the chance for electrocution and fire...A GFCI breaker protects all the lines on that circuit
they're the outlets you might have in the bathroom that have a TEST and RESET button. i bought one but didn't install it since my surge suppressor has it on the plug. should, but this house has a million circuits and i dunno what to turn off and i got 3 roommates that prob wouldn't like me killing everything. simple as disconnecting 3 wires on old one and putting in the next. they're approx $10 at walmart.