gfci

gefeiora · 11-17-2010, 12:30 AM

2 outlets connect together in a junction box , if i install a gfci in one of them, is the other outlet protected too? thanks

frenchelectrican · 11-17-2010, 12:55 AM

It depending on the way it wired on the receptales.

Normally with the GFCI you have to bring the incomming power to line side of GFCI { it will be marked to see which one it is } and the load side that will go to next receptale.

Before you do that turn off the power of that receptales to see what else it is on that circuit.

And how many cables and numbers in the box so we can able give you the correct way to hook up.

Merci.
Marc

ryanh · 11-17-2010, 01:07 AM

If you feed the second outlet from the load terminals on the first gfci.

michaelcherr · 11-17-2010, 10:13 AM

Could be wired either way.
You can test it without even looking at the wiring.
Plug in a lamp to the non-gfci outlet.
Press the test button. If the light turns off then back on when you hit reset it's gfci protected.

gefeiora · 11-17-2010, 02:49 PM

i understand the principles of the gfci, first line and nest the load, etc. in this case the line that goes to the bathroom,is a junction box that connects 2 outlets and the lights.There is no grounding and thought to install a gfci to protectthe outlets. In the junction box they all connect to line with the power. So there's no first or second.Thanks for the all replies,and thanks again.

hyunelan2 · 11-17-2010, 05:47 PM

On a related topic, is there a limit to the number of receptacles that can be protected by a single GFCI outlet?

i.e. if you go breaker -> (line side) GFCI (load side) -> outlets 1,2,3... what is the limit? Is it the standard limit for receptacles on the branch, or can a GFCI only adequately protect x number of outlets?

a7ecorsair · 11-17-2010, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gefeiora

i understand the principles of the gfci, first line and nest the load, etc. in this case the line that goes to the bathroom,is a junction box that connects 2 outlets and the lights.There is no grounding and thought to install a gfci to protectthe outlets. In the junction box they all connect to line with the power. So there's no first or second.Thanks for the all replies,and thanks again.

Then GFCI the two outlets and leave the light on the line side.

gefeiora · 11-17-2010, 11:03 PM

Thanks, for all the information. Another question.How many times you reset the gfci ? They say once a month ? So if happens to have a tv and vcr on that line, you must program tv and vcr every month!!!? thanks

McSteve · 11-18-2010, 12:49 AM

Meh, they say you should test them once a month, but I've never really heard of anyone actually doing it. I know I test 'em when I install them, and generally never again.