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B
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| 301-292-6400 |
| 703-352-4646 |
| 1-800-617-7512 |
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What is a GFCI Outlet - How does it
work:
A GFCI (ground fault
circuit interrupter) outlet is a device that adds a greater level
of safety by reducing the risk of electrical shock. Most
building codes now require that a GFCI outlet be used in wet
locations such as bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms and outdoors.
A GFCI outlet monitors for a current imbalance
between the hot and neutral wires and breaks the circuit if that
condition occurs. A circuit breaker usually will trip if you
receive a shock, but it may not act fast enough to protect you
from harm. A GFCI outlet is more sensitive and acts faster
than a circuit breaker or fuse and is thus an important safety
feature.
GFCI outlets should be tested periodically.
A GFCI outlet has a "Test" and a "Reset"
button. Pressing the "Test" button will trip the
outlet and break the circuit. Pressing the "Reset"
will restore the circuit. If pressing the test button does
not work, then replacing the GFCI outlet may be needed. If
the outlet does pop when you press the "Test" button,
but the outlet still has power, the outlet is miswired or
defective. A miswired of defective GFCI outlet is dangerous
and it should be fixed immediately.
Here at B & M Electric,
Inc. we like to provide our customers with the very best in
electrical service. Call us at (301) 292-6400 or (703)
352-4646, and we'll take care of your GFCI Outlet needs. |
