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What is better gfi outlet or surge protector?
No relationship exists between a GFCI and a surge protector. GFCI protects a human. Surge protector protects a transistor. Most transistorized appliances already contain some robust surge protection. A protector is often unnecessary except for rare events that might occur maybe once every seven years. GFCI is essential to protecting humans especially in locations that have water such as bathrooms and kitchen. GFCI is so important in some locations as to be required by safety codes for over 40 years.
What happens when you plug a GFCI protected extension cord into an outlet that is GFCI protected?
In a word NO, that will not cause either GFCI to trip. The correct term is GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
Do you need a gfi plug for a spa if it is being plugged into a gfi circuit?
If your spa is connected with a GFCI circuit breaker you will not need the GFCI receptacle.
Can you change a 2 prong plug with a three prong plug if you use a GFCI breaker?
NO - it is not safe to do that. A GFCI breaker is only a secondary safety device and your primary safety still depends on the earth wire in a 3-pin supply.
How do you wire dual switch-plug gfci which has extra wires?
there should be 5 wires, hot and switched hot for the switch and hot, neutral and ground for the gfci receptacle.
Can you use a GFCI plug into a GFCI outlet?
Yes you can. Lots of blow dryers have GFCI protection built in.
What is better gfi outlet or surge protector?
No relationship exists between a GFCI and a surge protector. GFCI protects a human. Surge protector protects a transistor. Most transistorized appliances already contain some robust surge protection. A protector is often unnecessary except for rare events that might occur maybe once every seven years. GFCI is essential to protecting humans especially in locations that have water such as bathrooms and kitchen. GFCI is so important in some locations as to be required by safety codes for over 40 years.
What happens when you plug a GFCI protected extension cord into an outlet that is GFCI protected?
In a word NO, that will not cause either GFCI to trip. The correct term is GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
Do you need a gfi plug for a spa if it is being plugged into a gfi circuit?
If your spa is connected with a GFCI circuit breaker you will not need the GFCI receptacle.
If I have 20 amp GFCI receptacle and would like to add another receptacle to the GFCI Does the new plug also need to be 20 amps?
Yes.
Can you change a 2 prong plug with a three prong plug if you use a GFCI breaker?
NO - it is not safe to do that. A GFCI breaker is only a secondary safety device and your primary safety still depends on the earth wire in a 3-pin supply.
Is it safe to plug an air conditioner to a computer surge protector?
It will very likely damage the surge protector
What are the release dates for Ninjago Masters of Spinjitzu - 2011 The Surge 4-1?
Ninjago Masters of Spinjitzu - 2011 The Surge 4-1 was released on: Canada: 19 December 2013 USA: 29 January 2014
What is the wiring and gfci for a bathtab jacuzzi?
Connect incoming power to the line side of GFCI outlet and plug Jacuzzi into the outlet. Must be on a dedicated circuit. If it has a pump and heater then each one must be on dedicated GFCI protected circuit.
Should a tankless hot water heater be pluged into a gfci plug?
Yes it should .
How do you wire dual switch-plug gfci which has extra wires?
there should be 5 wires, hot and switched hot for the switch and hot, neutral and ground for the gfci receptacle.
How do you stop a power surge?
You need to plug in big electrical items, such as a computer, you need to plug it into a surge protector, available at your local electronics store, i.e., Best Buy.
