This receptacle outlet is not flush with the building finish surface; it is not GFCI-protected, and there is no weather-proof cover. On the pages below, we’ll show you an inexpensive fix that ...

Q. We just bought an old house, built in the 1950s, so the electrical outlets are not grounded. We'd like to add GFCI outlets near the bathroom and kitchen sinks for shock protection, but our home ...

Do a few of your power outlets around the house have a Reset button you don't understand? It's actually an important safety ...

Check the covers and outlet weather caps of the exterior outlets protected by the bath GFCI to see if they are rotted, loose or missing. I’ll bet you find some problem along these lines at some ...

These GFCI switches are a little larger, and you don't want to overcrowd the box. Remove the old outlet receptacle and follow the directions included in the package for the new receptacle.

If your home has the older two-pronged outlets (no third hole for a ground), a GFCI can still be installed to protect that single outlet. GFCIs require monthly maintenance to ensure the inner ...

Going forward in this article, we mean a 15A or 20A, 125V receptacle when we say “receptacle.” We are also saying just “receptacle” where the NEC says “receptacle outlet.” Required outlets.

To keep your family safe from electrical shock, you should check your GFCI outlets, more properly called “receptacles,” on a regular basis. In the United States, ...

Have you ever heard people talking about "GFCI outlets" and wondered what sort of gobbledegook is coming out of their mouths, let alone whether it's relevant to you? If so, you're not alone: many ...

Ground fault circuit interrupter outlets, or GFCIs, are critical for electrical safety in homes. Without them, individuals run the risk of electrocution or fires. Before GFCI’s became common, 800 ...

The "S" Series of single-outlet receptacles are designed for supplementary wiring applications and are offered in a choice of three styles: straight and right-angle 15A models and 20A straight ...