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2019年2月11日 · The GFCI exemption for snow-melting equipment was essentially removed in NEC 2011 when 426.28 was reworded. But it only applied 1) where the circuit is dedicated to …
Are outdoor receptacles required to be GFCI receptacles in the US?
2017年12月22日 · Any GFCI protection will do. When the code says something "shall have ground fault circuit interrupter protection for personnel", it does not care where that GFCI …
Wiring for outdoor GFCI receptacle in my garden
2019年9月7日 · The "unit substitution" mentality is to fit a GFCI+receptacle combo device there, regardless of weather effects. However, GFCI devices can actually protect electric loads that …
Do I need an GFCI Breaker if my outdoor outlets are GFCI
2022年9月28日 · GFCI's compare the current on hot(s) vs the current on neutral. They must be equal and opposite (sum to zero if polarity is accounted for). So as you researched, you can't …
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2023年10月28日 · If you pigtail the wires ahead of the existing receptacle (or doubled up on the "LINE" terminals if provisions exist on the old receptacle) then you will need to use a GFCI …
Is it safe to use an outdoor receptacle that isn't GFCI-protected?
2019年10月10日 · A GFCI device may reduce the danger posed, but as has been mentioned, you may already have GFCI protection before the outlet itself. If not, a like-for-like replacement of …
Do my exterior GFCI outlets really need to be on their own circuit?
2021年8月25日 · In the NEC specific receptacle locations, dedicated circuits, and Ground-Fault requirements are all addressed separately. The latest NEC 210.52 requires outdoor …
Why is my outdoor GFCI outlet failing so often?
2019年3月20日 · As noted by Ed Beal, a high-quality Weather Resistant GFCI receptacle should do just fine. If you are replacing each year with an ordinary GFCI receptacle then an upgrade …
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2021年7月8日 · When I replaced the first/indoor outlet with the GFCI (a Leviton GFTR1) as shown, it immediately faulted. Perfect! The GFCI is doing its job as designed. It protected from …
How to convert this outdoor lamp box to GFCI receptacle?
2016年8月8日 · I want to install outdoor string lights and need a receptacle to plug them in. I have removed an existing outdoor wall light, which reveals the following shallow box (see picture). …