When a GFCI outlet senses a surge in electricity, it’s designed to shut off to minimize the risk of electrocution. GFCIs can be temperamental and shut off occasionally, even when a surge has not ...

5. Connect your outlet. Strip the ends of your wires clean to about ¾ on an inch and attach the black wire that goes to the light switch and a black jumper wire to the power source with a wire nut.

Rocker Switch Has Auto Shut-off Function Jan. 1, 2001 A high level of safety is claimed with the 3600 Tippmatic rocker switch that features an integrated, automatic electrical shut-off function ...

Make Sure the Power Is Off. ... fire, or worse. Before removing any existing outlet or switch from the wallbox, make certain that the power (not just the wall switch, ... and snap the levers shut.