House Overhead Electric Service Improper Locations
When remodeling, upgrading, or changing the house exterior, we often forget to consider that some of the components that used to be safe prior to the completion of our new project may become quite...
View ArticleHouse Electrical Panel in the Bathroom and Clothes Closet
House electrical panels rarely change their original location. Even when upgrading it to a larger size, they remain in the same spot. However, while remodeling our house interior, we sometimes...
View ArticleThings to Avoid Around the House Electrical Panel
Most “popular” mistakes people shouldn’t make around the house electric panels: Relocating water heater or furnace? – don’t run any of the pipes in front of the house’s electrical panel – remember 36”...
View ArticleGFCI Outlet Purpose and GFCI Location History
The simplest explanation of the GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Receptacle Purpose would be: GFCI devices save lives by limiting the duration of electrical shocks. Learn How to Install GFCI...
View ArticleGFCI Locations in Residential Buildings based on 2008 NEC
From this post you can follow links to all GFCI locations in residential buildings based on 2008 NEC – at the bottom section. GFCI – (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Before installing GFCI...
View ArticleBathroom GFCI Receptacles and Electrical Components
Bathroom GFCI receptacle protection is required by the NEC (National Electrical Code), and of course by the common sense – why would you risk getting electrocuted if you can secure your safety by...
View ArticleGarage GFCI Receptacles and GFCI in Accessory Buildings
Garage GFCI receptacles / accessory building GFCI Exceptions for the garage GFCI receptacles and GFCI’s in accessory buildings have been removed by the 2008 NEC (National Electrical Code). The new...
View ArticleHouse Exterior GFCI Receptacles
Exterior GFCI Receptacles The 2008 NEC did not change house exterior GFCI receptacles requirement protection since the previous edition. All outdoor house receptacles must be GFCI protected. GFCI –...
View ArticleCrawlspace GFCI, At or Below Grade Level
Crawlspace GFCI installed at or below the grade level GFCI – (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Crawlspace GFCI protection for receptacles has changed slightly in 2008 NEC (National Electrical Code)....
View ArticleUnfinished Basement GFCI Receptacles
Unfinished Basement GFCI Receptacles Unfinished basement GFCI receptacles installation or GFCI protection for a regular type outlet receptacles installed in an unfinished basement is required by the...
View ArticleLaundry GFCI Receptacles and Utility / Wet Bar Sinks Areas
Installation of laundry GFCI receptacles and GFCI protection for utility / wet bar sink areas where the electrical outlets are installed within 6ft from the outside edge of the sink is required by the...
View ArticleKitchen GFCI Receptacle and Other Electrical Requirements
Kitchen GFCI receptacle Kitchen GFCI receptacles are required by the 2008 NEC (National Electrical Code) to be installed along the countertop surfaces. GFCI – (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)...
View ArticleAFCI Protection Requirement in 2008 NEC | AFCI Breaker
AFCI protection requirements based on 2008 NEC What is the difference between AFCI protection and GFCI protection? What is Arc Fault? AFCI protection changes in 2008 NEC AFCI protection examples AFCI...
View ArticleGFCI Types, GFCI Testing and Hazardous Installations
GFCI types and GFCI testing There are basically three GFCI types available on the market and GFCI testing should be routinely performed on all of them for at least one reason – they contain mechanical...
View ArticleGFCI Outlet Installation / How To in 4 Easy Steps
Install GFCI by following this 4-step GFCI outlet installation guide I didn't prepare this GFCI outlet installation guide in 4 easy steps for conditions where everything is perfect and nothing can go...
View ArticleCloset Fire | Closet Light Fixture Fire Hazards
Closet fire can be easily caused by a closet light fixture Incandescent closet light fixtures can easily cause closet fire and this fire hazard is very often ignored by the home owner. Is your closet...
View ArticleGFCI Outlet Safety Issue | GFCI Receptacle With no Smart Lock
GFCI outlet safety / GFCI without Smart Lock I’ve been running into this particular GFCI outlet safety issue quite often lately, and since it can easily stay undetected creating serious safety hazard,...
View ArticleNEC Requirement for GFCI Without Ground Installation
Equipment grounding is not required for GFCI outlet installation and for the device to function properly. Let me explain why... Related posts: GFCI Maintenance | Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter...
View ArticleGFCI Maintenance | Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Testing
GFCI maintenance is a very simple and extremely important procedure. Just like many other house maintenance tasks, maintaining functional and properly operating GFCI outlet receptacles will ensure that...
View Article20amp or 15amp GFCI Outlet on 20amp Rated Breaker
When installing GFCI outlet receptacle on a 20 amp breaker, what should be used, a 20 amp GFCI, or is a 15 amp GFCI OK too? The rules that apply to installation of a GFCI outlet receptacle on a 15 or /...
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