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Do all electrical outlet near the sink need to be gfci outlets?
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Why and when would you use a GFCI breaker within a older home with a groun?
You need a GFCI outlet at any location that is within 6' of a water source. You also need a GFCI outlet in a room with a concrete floor, any garage, and any location outside the home or under the home in the crawl space. A GFCI outlet protects you from electrical shock near water or moisture. You can protect more than one outlet with 1 GFCI outlet. Connect the incoming power to the LINE side of the GFCI outlet and all the other outlets getting power from that outlet to the LOAD side of the GFCI outlet. That way they will all be protected by 1 GFCI. A GFCI breaker is used to protect an entire circuit and not just individual receptacles. It is often cheaper to use GFCI receptacles than a breaker, especially if "piggy-backed" such as described above. It is also more convenient to reset a GFCI receptacle than to reset a breaker. But your question is "why." From this I suspect you may be misunderstanding the difference between a breaker and GFCI protection. To keep things simple let me say that a GFCI does not work on the same principles as a standard breaker. It provides a much safer protection than a standard breaker. Even with a ground you need GFCI protection as listed above.
Can you feed multiple outlets to one GFCI outlet near the sink?
code states that if a water source such as a sink is within 6 feet of a receptacle, that recetacle (s), must be protected by a GFCI receptacle. I believe the actual distance is 5 feet. Please forgive me if I'm wrong. But the NEC also requires that ANY counter top receptacles in a kitchen and receptacles ANYWHERE in a bathroom must be GFCI protected. More directly to your question, ordinary receptacles can be protected from a GFCI receptacle if properly wired. They are designed to do that. It is a way to save money. You may also consider a GFCI breaker if you have many receptacles to protect. I was told once that there is a limit of 3 "piggy backed" receptacles per GFCI but I have never seen that in the NEC.
Should my kitchen sink have an under counter outlet?
Most new installations in new homes will have this feature. It is for a "garburator" which is connected to the kitchen sink outlet. There is usually a switch mounted on the wall near the sink for switching it on and off. The switch is usually mounted in a two gang junction box. The other device in the junction box is an electrical receptacle.
What is the required distance between electrical outlets in a commercial retail space?
You need to think about the utility of the outlets. Will they be near where you need them. You should also alternate circuits so that you have two 20 Amp circuits with one circuit on every other outlet. You also need GFCI. A general residential requirement is any wall location has to be within 6 ft. of an outlet. This is much too far for kitchen counters. I recommend no more than about 3 feet apart in areas where appliances are used.Answer for USAThe NEC requires that any counter top wall space 12 inches or wider shall have a receptacle (outlet) and no point on the wall above a counter shall be more than 24 inches from a receptacle. This would allow you to place receptacles as much as 4 feet apart but this is not adviseable. I like the 3 feet suggestion and have installed them as close as 2 feet myself. Unless there is a serious cost factor, you need to install more than you think you will need. You are required to have at least 2 - 20 amp circuits serving kitchen counters.-------------------------After considering your question further, you are actually asking what is the minimum distance between outlets. There is no minimum distance. You could line them up one right after another continuously along the counter top if you chose to do so, but I don't know why you would.Before you do any work yourselfon circuits, equipment or appliances,ensure the circuit is, in fact, OFF.IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
Is condensation near an electrical panel dangerous?
O course it is very dangerous. Moisture should never ever be allowed near a service panel.
Outlet stopped working and it is not a GFCI?
First, check the circuit breakers; make sure they are all ON. Find out if any other outlets on the same breaker are working; it's always possible that a breaker is faulty. If the breaker is on and everything else on the circuit is working, it could be as simple as a poor connection inside the outlet. Also even though the outlet is not a GFCI, it may be fed from a GFCI outlet. Check near by outlets to see if any are GFCI and are tripped.
Why and when would you use a GFCI breaker within a older home with a groun?
You need a GFCI outlet at any location that is within 6' of a water source. You also need a GFCI outlet in a room with a concrete floor, any garage, and any location outside the home or under the home in the crawl space. A GFCI outlet protects you from electrical shock near water or moisture. You can protect more than one outlet with 1 GFCI outlet. Connect the incoming power to the LINE side of the GFCI outlet and all the other outlets getting power from that outlet to the LOAD side of the GFCI outlet. That way they will all be protected by 1 GFCI. A GFCI breaker is used to protect an entire circuit and not just individual receptacles. It is often cheaper to use GFCI receptacles than a breaker, especially if "piggy-backed" such as described above. It is also more convenient to reset a GFCI receptacle than to reset a breaker. But your question is "why." From this I suspect you may be misunderstanding the difference between a breaker and GFCI protection. To keep things simple let me say that a GFCI does not work on the same principles as a standard breaker. It provides a much safer protection than a standard breaker. Even with a ground you need GFCI protection as listed above.
Do dishwashers require GFCI protection?
Is the outlet located near a water source, if so, yes.
What are the four outlet stores in Ohio called?
-Lodi Station Outlet, near Akron -Aurora Farms -Cincinnati Mills -Tanger Outlets, near Jefferson
What is GFCI outlet when is one need and where?
GFCI stands for 'ground fault current interruptor'. These are used near Plumbing in houses and on exterior electrical outlets and can be built into extension cords and appliances such as hair dryers. The GFCI breaks the circuit if ~20 milliamps returns through ground instead of the neutral. (A standard two-prong plug has a hot and a neutral.) If the current returns through ground, that is a ground fault and you are usually providing the path. Any current through you higher than about 30 ma is likely to cause your heart to go into ventricular fibrillation and the result is your death. The fuse or circuit breaker in the circuit is protecting the wiring, the GFCI protects you.
Student a says that a gfci provides protection when a current-carrying path develops between a hot wire and the neutral student b says that gfcis are used when outlets are placed near water?
yes a gfci receptacle has a built in ct that senses a imbalance in current between line and neautral, when the imbalance is large enough (5ma) the gfci is tripped or opened. check the electrical code book for proper application of gfci devices(breakers & receptacles)
Where is a store or outlet near Seattle WA?
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=49
How does a 220 volt gfci breaker work?
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor)InstallingA GFCI device is installed in the following manner: The hot and neutral from the power source (coming from the breaker) are connected to the "LINE" terminals (hot to brass screw and neutral to silver screw). The hot and neutral of any receptacles that are to be protected by this GFCI (if any) are connected to the "LOAD" terminals.The ground (if present) is connected to the GREEN grounding screw of the device.If no ground is present, the device shall be marked "NO EQUIPMENT GROUND", and no grounding wire shall be connected to any receptacles protected downstream.Professional OpinionGFCI receptacles may be installed on circuits protected by a GFCI breaker, but the devices may interfere with each other and cause nuisance tripping. I would advise against this. I would also advise against protecting anything from the LOAD terminals, and would instead install a separate GFCI at each receptacle location. This makes finding a tripped GFCI simple. As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energizedIF YOU ARE NOT REALLY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
When do you need a GFCI breaker?
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.GFCI receptacles are required by the US National Electrical Code in locations where water and electricity are likely to come into contact, such as in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoors. For dwellings (places where people live) the exact places GFCI protection is required are listed in Article 210.8 of the US National Electrical Code 2008:(1) bathrooms(2) garages(3) outdoors(4) crawl spaces(5) unfinished basements(6) kitchens(7) laundry, utility, and wet bar sinks(8) boathousesAs always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.IF YOU'RE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.If you do this work yourself, always turn off the powerat the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work AND always use a meter or voltage indicator to insure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
How can I find furniture factory outlets?
Furniture factory outlet has a page on their website titled "Find a location near you". By simply typing in your address and/or zipcode, it can then locate all of the Furniture Outlets that are in your area
Can you feed multiple outlets to one GFCI outlet near the sink?
code states that if a water source such as a sink is within 6 feet of a receptacle, that recetacle (s), must be protected by a GFCI receptacle. I believe the actual distance is 5 feet. Please forgive me if I'm wrong. But the NEC also requires that ANY counter top receptacles in a kitchen and receptacles ANYWHERE in a bathroom must be GFCI protected. More directly to your question, ordinary receptacles can be protected from a GFCI receptacle if properly wired. They are designed to do that. It is a way to save money. You may also consider a GFCI breaker if you have many receptacles to protect. I was told once that there is a limit of 3 "piggy backed" receptacles per GFCI but I have never seen that in the NEC.
How close can an electrical outlet be to a gas meter?
The NEC does not address this situation. Your local utilities may have rules on this. Use common sense. You would not want any electrical device near a gas meter that could leak. Just do not put one close to a gas meter and you know you will be safe. If you have an outdoor gas furnace and want to install a GFCI near it just make sure to install it as far from the gas meter as possible.
