"jamesgangnc" wrote in message
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On May 20, 8:05 am, "HeyBub" wrote:
Beta-42 wrote:
I want to add a surface-mounted GFCI outlet on the wall in an
unfinished basement (for a washing machine). The wiring going to the
outlet will be 12/2 NM.

I think I can figure out how to do it if I just use a metal box and
metal conduit. But, I am wondering if there is a way that I can do
it using plastic/PVC instead of metal. I am thinking of using this
type of PVC box:
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/4FYW1,

and then running the 12/2 NM wire down along the wall through
1/2-inch PVC conduit to get to the box.

If I do that, my question is, "Is there some type of fitting or
adapter that goes on the top end of the PVC conduit where the 12/2 NM
enters the PVC conduit?"

Before you do all that, consider that the motor surge of the washing
machine
may nusiance-trip the GFCI outlet (same as a refrigerator).- Hide quoted
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Agreed that's possible. I don't believe that a gfci would be required
in this situation. But if you are worried I suspect a single plug
outlet dedicated to the washer would avoid any code entanglements
without using a gfci. But I have seen many ordinary 2 plug outlet
boxes in infinshed basements without gfci's in them.

The gfci will not be affected by a motor surge, and gfci protection is
required for ALL 15 & 20 amp outlets in unfinished parts of a basement