[nonsub]

Hi folks. First visit here. Would really appreciate if someone would be kind enough to explain how to connect the GFI outlet. Tried to go by the instructions but there doesn't seem to be a match for what I have. Thanks!


Can't seem to insert image url but will try reply with.

 

[nonsub]

https://ibb.co/r66SF95

 

[surferdude2]

There are two types of GFCI receptacles commonly available. One only protects its own outlet. It will have 2 line wires and a green ground. The other type not only protects itself, but can be wired to protect any other receptacles further down the circuit. That type will have 4 line wires and a green ground wire.

Which type do you have?

 

[nonsub]

Hi thanks. Has 4 terminal screws and ground. I've labelled these A,B,C,D. Most helpful would be to know how to match-up the numbered wires to the appropriate letters. Explanation would be nice too as looking at this I'm not understanding.

 

[surferdude2]

Do you want to supply GFCI protection to other receptacle that are wired into this same receptacle box?

 

[Nealtw]

The white and black in cable that has power go the line side of the outlet.
Any thing else you want to protect both can go to the load side.

 

[Jim Port]

Line terminals are for the incoming power. Load terminals will provide gfi protection to anything downstream.

 

[surferdude2]

I was trying to encourage you to post more so your count could get up and allow you to post a picture. Do not remove any wire nutted connections unless you identify what line conductor is now on the old receptacle. Doing so, if there is a feed through circuit, will make our job harder.

 

[nonsub]

Thanks guys did my link not come through? Don't make me draw it in ASCII


https://ibb.co/r66SF95


Top is existing bottom is GFI.

 

[Old Thomas]

Line is power in. Load is power out to other devices you want protected by the GFCI. Black wire is secured by the brass screw, white is secured by the silver screw.
Black and white wires MUST both be connected to the device.

 

[surferdude2]

View attachment 582909 You picture had me laughing but anyway, here's how it goes.
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[nonsub]

Let's say on the drawing:


LOAD: B, D
LINE: A, C




I'm not getting it.

4 should go to B
3 should go to A
5 should go to C


Something is missing no? This is only 3 wires to the GFI?


thx

 

[surferdude2]

Forgot to include the picture, here's what it should look like.

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[nonsub]

View attachment 582909 You picture had me laughing but anyway, here's how it goes.
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I'm laughing at you laughing but I don't know why you are laughing

 

[surferdude2]

I'm laughing at you laughing but I don't know why you are laughing

I was laughing because it took me so long to realize what should have been obvious. :biggrin2:

 

[nonsub]

Forgot to include the picture, here's what it should look like.

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I think I'm losing my mind. Did you (or maybe someone else) just post about GFI not right in this scenario as shared neutrals blah @ panel???

 

[surferdude2]

I think I'm losing my mind. Did you (or maybe someone else) just post about GFI not right in this scenario as shared neutrals blah @ panel???

That was a part of why I was laughing... your mind is fine. It's mine that I have grave doubts about! :biggrin2:

Are you all set to get on with the task now?

 

[nonsub]

I will attempt this tomorrow and let you know if there were any casualties. Cheers!

 

[surferdude2]

I will explain why it was funny to me since I owe you that. I had typed a warning that this receptacle would not work with a down feed connection since it would be sharing the neutral. I pressed the enter key for a line feed to explain why that was and that it didn't apply to you but the cursor was focused on the Post Quick Reply button and it shot away for you to see. I tried to delete it quickly but apparently not quick enough... you saw it!

The premature posting was funny enough but to add to it, it was missing what I was going to add... that you couldn't possibly down feed from that GFCI since your feed doesn't go any further down the next conduit so the warning was a waste of time. Well, actually you could but you'd have to abandon the red feed and use the black wire it was connected to for down feeding GFCI to later receptacles.

SD2

 

[nonsub]

LOL. Thank you for taking the time to explain and for your help. You are a good man. It works as expected. I've two more to do in the kitchen (I think different circuits) and if they look any different I'll be back here.

Thanks to others as well who replied!