no. as long as the lights or switches for those lights are not out in the wheather and cann't get wet.
Yes, garage outlets should be protected by Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) to prevent electrical shocks and reduce the risk of electrical fires.
You might be overloading the circuit. What else is drawing power on that circuit or phase? Are your lights really OK or is there a short somewhere?.
Yes, but you can feed multiple outlets from one GFCI outlet. Make the first outlet fed in the cicuit a GFCI. Search for GFCI outlet with Google, etc. and I'm sure you will find an explanantion of how. Most GFCI's come with instructions also.
my gfci trips when my christmas lights r on and it rains is the gfci bad or is this normal of a perfectly working gfci
Yes, a GFCI outlet in your garage is important for safety because it can help prevent electrical shocks and fires by quickly shutting off power if it detects a ground fault.
Not if the GFCI breaker is supplying the circuit you are wanting to put the GFCI receptacle into.
No, a refrigerator does not typically need to be plugged into a GFCI outlet.
There is three possible reasons for this. First, check to make sure that the breaker also did not trip, a GFCI outlet will not reset if not powered. Second, if the load that caused the GFCI to trip is still plugged in it will not allow the GFCI to reset. So, before trying to reset the GFCI unplug everything that it protects. Third, you might just have a bad GFCI, attempt the above suggestions first and if it still will not reset you will need to replace the GFCI. If after all this the you are still having problems then something more serious is wrong and you need an on site electrician to diagnose the problem.
Your garage GFCI outlet may be tripping due to a ground fault, moisture, or a faulty appliance plugged into it. It is important to troubleshoot the issue to determine the exact cause and address it promptly to prevent any electrical hazards.
No, a GFCI does not need a ground connection to function properly.
No, a GFCI does not need to be grounded in order to function properly.
Yes, it is recommended to have both GFCI outlets and a GFCI breaker installed for maximum electrical safety in your home.