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Is your wiring more than 20 years old? Consider upgrading to GFCI outlets for your next home improvement project.
Ground-fault circuit interrupter outlets prevent accidental electrocution, and code requires them in baths, kitchens, laundry rooms, garages and outdoor locations. A GFCI has a built-in circuit breaker that interrupts the flow of electricity the instant it senses a ground fault or current leak.
If your electrical system has not been upgraded for 20 years or more, you probably need to install GFCIs. Want help with home repairs? Find out if one of these home warranty companies could be your solution. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targetedanalyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.
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By This Old House. Pinterest Pocket Flipboard. Take off the cover plate and unscrew the outlet from the box. Disconnect the wires and remove the old outlet. Attach both the black and white wires to the screw terminals on the line side.
Fasten the black wire to the dark-colored screw and the white wire to the light-colored screw.
Wrap the bare copper wire around the grounding screw and tighten it. Neatly tuck the wires into the box, screw the outlet in place and replace the cover plate. After turning off the electricity to the kitchen at the main service panel, remove the cover plate and unscrew the duplex outlet from the existing cable inside the box.
Connect the bare wire to the grounding screw. Replace the cover plate, then check to make sure the GFCI is operating properly. Press the test button; the outlet should go dead. Reset to current flow. A kitchen must have two amp circuits for countertop appliances.
There should be countertop receptacles installed so that no point along the counter is more than 2 ft. Thanks for ing up! Check your inbox for a welcome .
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Wiring a GFCI Outlet with Diagrams