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TomR
Citizen
Username: Tomr
Post Number: 1207
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 12:25 am: | 
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I have to replace the outlet cover on my yard outlet box, and figure it might be time to join the 21st century and put a GFIC outlet in the box.
Do I need a GFIC outlet if I don't use my hedge clippers in the rain?
Thanks for any help.
TomR |
Michael K. McKell
Citizen
Username: Mckellconst
Post Number: 64
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 1:29 am: |
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Tom,
Good idea..... FYI... It is now code that all outdoor outlets housed in an "in work box", I.E. Big plastic bubble...... Mike |
Michael K. McKell
Citizen
Username: Mckellconst
Post Number: 65
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 1:30 am: |
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Sorry for the poor english... Outdoor outlets must be housed in an "in use" box. |
Cynicalgirl
Citizen
Username: Cynicalgirl
Post Number: 3020
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 9:05 am: |
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Isn't it common to require GFIC in all "wet" areas? Bathrooms, kitchens, out of doors? Was where I used to live. |
J L Bryant
Citizen
Username: Jeffbryant
Post Number: 27
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 9:52 am: |
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Tom - since I just sheared my extension cord the night before on a downstroke, and my GFI tripped accordingly, I can vouch that you should do it... it's a very prudent idea! If it's not (at the moment) already a current code requirement, you can bet it will be.
Remember that anything on the load side of that receptacle will now also be Ground Fault Interruption protected, which is a good thing (though anything before it will not). The other way to address that, too, is to put a GFCI breaker in the panel, thereby protecting that entire circuit (like, maybe all the outdoor receptacles, if it's wired that way).
Cynical - For interiors, it's not just common; it's absolutely code required, nationally. |
TomR
Citizen
Username: Tomr
Post Number: 1208
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, July 29, 2006 - 5:22 pm: |
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Thanks for the comments.
TomR |
Jgberkeley
Citizen
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 4625
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, July 29, 2006 - 8:46 pm: |
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Tom,
Install the GFIC. If this were a new installation, it would be code.
Even the fact that this is a repair, INSTALL THE GFIC.
Your wife and kids will thank you.
Later,
George |
Jersey_Boy
Citizen
Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 1551
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, July 29, 2006 - 9:19 pm: |
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I am a corner cutting do-it-yourselfer. I do cut my hedges in the rain and I don't have a GFCI outlet right now.
BUT! If I were going to replace an outdoor plug anyway, I would definitely change it to GFCI. I can't think of one reason not to.
J.B. |
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