GFCI outlets help protect against accidental electrocution and power surges and are recommended for installation in wet or moist areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. As with any project involving ...

Outdoor electrical outlets or receptacles in your bathrooms or kitchen should be GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) protected. This type of circuit will prevent accidental death from electrical ...

Ground fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) outlets should be installed in areas where moisture is a concern, such as kitchens, bathrooms and unfinished basements. They should also be used for electrical ...

Say you need a bright yard light way out in your yard or a remote outlet to power a pond pump or electric tools. The best way to get electrical power right where you need it is to run underground ...

A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter receptacle will prevent serious injury by stopping the flow of electricity if there is a problem with your wiring or outlet. GFCI outlets can be installed in place ...

Have you ever heard people talking about "GFCI outlets" and wondered what sort of gobbledegook is coming out of their mouths, let alone whether it's relevant to you? If so, you're not alone: many ...

With spring approaching, and all of the plans for outdoor living rooms that spring brings with it, it's a good time to remember to install outdoor GFI outlets for safety. Green Star Electrical, an ...

Most homes are protected by GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets in kitchens, bathrooms and other areas where water and electricity are in close quarters. These outlets are designed to shut ...

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Outdoor electrical outlets are a big help in home maintenance and for warm-weather entertainment, yet many homes don’t have enough of them. Do-it-yourselfers with experience and knowledge of ...

Q: I have a light set in my backyard that is plugged into an electrical outlet that has two silver flaps to cover the plugs. The system works fine except that I get very nervous when it rains. My fear ...

Seems just about every time we have a hard rain like last week, the circuit breaker in our hall bathroom kicks off. The circuit breaker is the one that doubles as an outlet. Obviously this should not ...