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How do you wire one light and one GFCI and another light light and fan with two switches and one power line?
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Connect the incoming power to the line side of the GFCi outlet. Now run another wire connected to the line side of the GFCI outlet from the GFCI outlet to the switches. Power one of the switches and use that switch to turn on the 2 lights. Run power from that switch to another switch and use that switch to send power to the fan. Mount both switches in a double pole switch box. If the light above the sink has an outlet on it then you will have to connect power going to that light on the load side of the GFCI outlet. If not then just connect it to the line side.
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Is it required for bathroom light switches to be protected by the GFCI?
the oulets yes the switches would be a no
How can the light on my GFCI outlet be on when there is no power coming to the outlet?
The pilot light in a GFCI is an indication that the receptacle is hot, maybe they should add a red pilot light to indicate that no power is coming out of the outlet and green when power is available.
The gfci indicator light is on but appliances connected to the gfci outlet are still powered what is causing this?
The last answer is incorrect. Some GFCI's are designed to light up when working, some are designed to light up when tripped, some are designed to have different color lights depending on normal or tripped conditions. The only way to tell if the receptacle has power is to TEST it. If the GFCI is supposed to be tripped and power is still available, it is either not operating properly or it is not wired properly. If in doubt, have an electrician inspect it for proper operation. Incorrect answer: >>Provided that the GFCI is wired correctly, the indicator light indicates that the receptacles have power. If the light is off there is a ground fault. In other words, the light should always be on.
Is it safe to use a GFCI outlet that works if the green light stopped working?
If you have any question about the functionality of your GFCI, you should have it replaced. You can certainly verify that the GFCI is still functioning by using the test button, but the light gives added assurance that the circuit is functioning properly.
Can you put an illuminated switch on a gfci circuit?
Yes, I have done so personally and it works fine though for the life of me I can't figure out why.The only way for the electricity to be dissipated would be from hot to ground which should, literally, be a ground fault. Maybe it's sufficiently minor (it's just an extremely low power neon lamp in the switch) as to not trip the GFCI, in which case it is possible that a sufficient number of such switches loaded onto a GFCI would trip it.In my own case, I have one switch on a GFCI, though, and it works fine.
Is it required for bathroom light switches to be protected by the GFCI?
the oulets yes the switches would be a no
How can the light on my GFCI outlet be on when there is no power coming to the outlet?
The pilot light in a GFCI is an indication that the receptacle is hot, maybe they should add a red pilot light to indicate that no power is coming out of the outlet and green when power is available.
The gfci indicator light is on but appliances connected to the gfci outlet are still powered what is causing this?
The last answer is incorrect. Some GFCI's are designed to light up when working, some are designed to light up when tripped, some are designed to have different color lights depending on normal or tripped conditions. The only way to tell if the receptacle has power is to TEST it. If the GFCI is supposed to be tripped and power is still available, it is either not operating properly or it is not wired properly. If in doubt, have an electrician inspect it for proper operation. Incorrect answer: >>Provided that the GFCI is wired correctly, the indicator light indicates that the receptacles have power. If the light is off there is a ground fault. In other words, the light should always be on.
Why does a newly installed GFCI outlet show open ground on the tester?
Ground wire is loose or disconnected somewhere in that circuit.
Do I need a GFCI for lights in the garage?
no. as long as the lights or switches for those lights are not out in the wheather and cann't get wet.
Is it safe to use a GFCI outlet that works if the green light stopped working?
If you have any question about the functionality of your GFCI, you should have it replaced. You can certainly verify that the GFCI is still functioning by using the test button, but the light gives added assurance that the circuit is functioning properly.
Do you wire a gfci outlet differently?
No, except that you insert the wires into the holes on the back of the outlet. The power in connects to the LINE side of the outlet and power out connects to the LOAD side of the outlet. This is clearly marked on the back of the outlet. This will not only protect the outlet with the GFCI installed but all outlets receiving their power from that GFCI. If you do not want to protect the outlets receiving power from the outlet then connect that outgoing wire to the LINE side also. But know that only the outlet with the GFCI will be protected and all other outlets will not be GFCI protected.
What happens if you trip a GFCI repeatedly on purpose?
Every time you trip the GFCI, the power to the device plugged into it will lose its supply voltage.
Can you put an illuminated switch on a gfci circuit?
Yes, I have done so personally and it works fine though for the life of me I can't figure out why.The only way for the electricity to be dissipated would be from hot to ground which should, literally, be a ground fault. Maybe it's sufficiently minor (it's just an extremely low power neon lamp in the switch) as to not trip the GFCI, in which case it is possible that a sufficient number of such switches loaded onto a GFCI would trip it.In my own case, I have one switch on a GFCI, though, and it works fine.
Will another electrical outlet that is in line with a GFCI outlet cause it to kick off?
A down stream receptacle that is connected to the upstream GFCI will be protected. If the downstream receptacle senses a fault the upstream GFCI will trip.
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.
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.
