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  1. Do I need both GFCI receptacle and GFCI breaker?

    Nov 2, 2020 · I said that gfci receptacles are more expensive than standard receptacles so if already on gfci breaker use a regular receptacle. The question also was asking if needed both …

  2. GFCI Receptacles - Are they allowed under kitchen sink or behind ...

    Jan 15, 2020 · GFCI Receptacles in 210.8 in the 2017 NEC states they must be readily accessible. I say they are not readily accessible in either location. Behind refrigerator you …

  3. Changing Out a GFCI Receptacle | Information by Electrical ...

    Jan 14, 2025 · The receptacle had been double fed off the same circuit. The customer said he had noticed that part of the receptacle wasn't working and figured the GFCI was tripped. He …

  4. Thoughts on GFCI breakers instead of GFCI receptacles

    Sep 12, 2018 · What are your thoughts on using GFCI breakers instead of GFCI receptacles? For reference I'm a residential electrician. For years we installed GFCI receptacles where required, …

  5. Gfci breaker feeding gfci receptacle | Information by Electrical ...

    Oct 29, 2022 · Hello forum, I know that isn't necessary and I never saw this type of combination of duplicate gfci in the same circuit. This is a new commercial construction there's a panel with …

  6. Receptacle behind dishwasher | Information by Electrical …

    Jan 8, 2023 · So can a receptacle outlet, that is protected by a GFCI/AFCI breaker in the panel be placed behind a dishwasher as long as there is an accessible switch in the kitchen that …

  7. Receptacle by panel | Information by Electrical Professionals for ...

    May 20, 2018 · Evreytime I do a panel or a new service I put a gfci receptacle directly adjacent to it with an offset nipple or similar. I know it's code to do so but I can't recall the section is it a …

  8. 6' rule from sink for GFCI protection | Information by Electrical ...

    Mar 29, 2017 · One problem with feeding an under-sink GD receptacle from an upstream GFCI receptacle is that the GD may specify a dedicated circuit. If that is your situation it may be …

  9. 5mA vs. 30mA sensitivity GFCI breaker | Information by Electrical ...

    Jul 12, 2021 · The 5mA sensitivity GFCI (which is good for personnel protection) was still causing nuisance tripping. Would it be acceptable by NEC to use a 30mA sensitivity (equipment …

  10. receptacle - GFCI Required for 220v outlets? - Home Improvement …

    Nov 12, 2020 · All subsections of the 2014 NEC 210.8(A & B) start off with "All 125v, single phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles..." I see no such requirement for 220v …