How to Install a GFCI Outlet and Keep Your Family Safe
$30
1 Hour
Easy
Getting shocked hurts!!!
Yes, I'm speaking from experience.
One HUGE thing you can do to improve your home's safety is test your GFCI outlets.
Simply press the Test/Reset buttons once a month. If that Reset button doesn't reset then you need to replace the GFCI.
Why are GFCI's so important?
Code requires them in your bathroom and kitchen along with other spaces like unfinished basements and garages (check your local code).
GFCI's are not that hard to install and I wanted to share a few tips that will make the process SUPER EASY.
You can check out my post and the step-by-step video tutorial for all the hot details.
http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-install-a-gfci-outlet/
And if you've got your own tips or questions please add them to the discussion by commenting. I love hearing from you :)
Cheers,
Jeff
Yes, I'm speaking from experience.
One HUGE thing you can do to improve your home's safety is test your GFCI outlets.
Simply press the Test/Reset buttons once a month. If that Reset button doesn't reset then you need to replace the GFCI.
Why are GFCI's so important?
Code requires them in your bathroom and kitchen along with other spaces like unfinished basements and garages (check your local code).
GFCI's are not that hard to install and I wanted to share a few tips that will make the process SUPER EASY.
You can check out my post and the step-by-step video tutorial for all the hot details.
http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-install-a-gfci-outlet/
And if you've got your own tips or questions please add them to the discussion by commenting. I love hearing from you :)
Cheers,
Jeff
How to install GFCI outlets
Test for power using a voltage detector
Remove your GFCI by the metal tabs
Determine which wires are Load and which are Line
Line wires supply electricity to the outlet. Load wires feed electricity to downstream outlets.
Choose a new GFCI that is tamper resistant
Also think about getting a new GFCI that has an LED nightlight
Always wire the ground wire first, then the neutral then the hot.
Test your wiring by pressing the Test then Reset buttons on the GFCI
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Make sure your tracer is rated for 25 volts and not 50 volts. I prefer to verify that it is dead using a voltmeter after I frisked it with the tracer. It's better than getting bit by electricity.
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I went back to the email and copied and pasted and it went thru. I got to confirm my email.
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