| Home About Us Contact us Home Privacy Policy Electricians Rhode Island Electricians Rhode Island, rhode island electricians, rhode island electrician, electrical work, electricial wiring, licensed electrician, electrical contractors, certified electrician Mon 15 Nov 2010 How to Change a GFCI Posted by admin under Uncategorized [2] Comments A Ground Fault Interrupter, also known as a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlet, is the right choice for areas such as kitchens or bathrooms where there is a greater risk from an electrical shock. The National Electric Code requires a GFCI outlet to be installed in any wet location around the home, and any outlet close to a sink must also be protected. Failure to install a GFCI outlet in these areas is against the law and can result in injuries or even death. Learning how to install a GFI or GFCI outlet can help you save money and keep your home safe. Difficulty: Moderate Instructions Things You’ll Need: 110 volt electricity tester Diagonal pliers Wire stripper 1 Use an electric circuit tester. Turn off the circuit breaker at the electrical panel. Using a 110 volt electric circuit tester, test the outlet to make sure that there is no more power. Never attempt to work on the outlet if you have not confirmed that the power is off. Unscrew the top and bottom holding screws, then pull the outlet from the box. 2 Cut wires with diagonal pliers. Cut all the wires connected to the existing GFI outlet using your diagonal pliers. Cut the wires as close to the outlet as possible, then strip off about 3/4 inch of insulation from the ends of each insulated wire. There should be three wires: white, black and green. In some cases, the |
