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Can you have two GFCI on the same circuit?
The standard outlet for American homes is the ground fault circuit interrupter or GFCI outlet. They are effective and protect you from electrical shock, but can two GFCI outlets be used on the same circuit? Yes, you can use two or more GFCI outlets on the same circuit without any problem at all.
Why can’t you plug a GFCI into a GFCI?
The manufacturer states not to use the equipment on a GFCI protected circuit, not because it contains a GFCI device, but because it doesn’t play nice with GFCI devices. You’ll either have to plug the machine into a non-GFCI protected circuit, or contact the manufacturer to figure out if there’s a way to make it work.
Should a freezer be plugged into a GFCI?
A. That “protector outlet” you’re referring to is a GFCI, or “Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter” receptacle, and GFCI’s are required by building code in garages, kitchens, bathrooms, and on the exterior of new homes. So freezers and refrigerators should never be plugged into GFCI’s.
Can you put a switch after a GFCI circuit?
“Outlets for other equipment within the same bathroom” can then work on that same circuit. Similarly, it is asked, can you put a switch after a GFCI? In general, yes. GFCI outlets have LINE and LOAD terminals. You can connect several more outlets on the LOAD terminals, and they will also be protected from ground faults.
Is it dangerous to put double protection on a GFCI outlet?
The only way it’s dangerous is: If you have put double protection on circuit A, and no protection at all on circuit B, then you are wasting resources; you could protect circuit B and you haven’t. Circuit B can still kill you.
Can a GFCI outlet be connected to a load terminal?
In general, yes. GFCI outlets have LINE and LOAD terminals. You can connect several more outlets on the LOAD terminals, and they will also be protected from ground faults. You can also add a switch, though bear in mind that highly inductive loads (like a large motor) can cause nuisance tripping of the GFCI.
Do you need a GFCI circuit for a sunshower?
Lights and fans above bathtub sunshowers are required to be GFCI protected. Only receptacle outlets are required to be GFCI protected, however, there is nothing prohibiting additional outlets (such as lighting outlets) from being protected. Click to see full answer Similarly, you may ask, do exterior lights need to be GFCI?