An electric flow-monitoring switch (GFI switch) detects the difference between the entering and exiting current. So, it is concluded that if the breaker detects some difference then it indicates that the current is flowing through an undesirable path like water or a person is the case, so, it cuts off the power immediately, thus preventing the danger.
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No. That is not the purpose of a GFI.
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If t hat GFI is the only plug on the circuit then yes. If there are other plugs you have to find out how many so that you don't exceed the capacity of that circuit. If the GFI is the only plug there, turn the power off to it at it's breaker and run the appropriate wire to the new plug you want to install. Wire in the new plug, then make the connections at the old GFI plug. Always work towards the power, even if the circuit is dead. It's good practice. This way you rarely if ever have to work on live circuits. Start at the furthest point in the circuit away from the electrical panel and work toward it. You can have the new outlet protected by the GFI if you connect the wires from the new outlet to the LOAD side of the GFI. If the GFI is still new there is usually a yellow sticker covering the screws, those 2 screws are the LOAD side meaning that if anything happens downstream on that circuit to make a GFI trip the GFI will sense it and turn the circuit off. If you want just a standard outlet then put the new wires on the same screws as the old wires on the GFI. Once you're done, and all the boxes are closed and safe, turn the breaker back on.
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Your GFI may not reset due to a faulty GFI outlet, a tripped circuit breaker, a ground fault in the wiring, or a connected device causing the fault.
To troubleshoot a GFI outlet that is not working despite the green light being on, first try pressing the reset button. If that doesn't work, check the circuit breaker to ensure it is not tripped. If the outlet still doesn't work, there may be a wiring issue or the GFI outlet itself may be faulty and need to be replaced. It is recommended to consult a licensed electrician for further assistance.