mm wrote:
On Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:24:19 GMT, "JimR" wrote:


"Gideon" wrote in message
m...

Bob wrote:
Does that mean that every outlet should be GFCI?

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It means that the outlets in the most dangerous
locations should be GFCI.


Actually, only the first outlet in a circuit needs a GFCI. All of the
outlets downstream will also be protected.


So should the first outlet in every circuit have a GFCI?

Only required for receptacles in "dangerous locations" (generally
outside, garage, basement, kitchen). To state the obvious, the circuit
downstream from the GFCI has to be wired to the load side of the GFCI.

What about the ceiling and wall fixtures?

Only required for receptacles. Also some pool lites.

Is there a difference between GFI and GFCI.

IIRC they all used to be called GFIs. I believe now GFIs trip on 30 mA
ground fault (for equipment protection) and GFCIs trip on 5 mA (to
protect people).

For your amusement plug connnected refrigerators/freezers in commercial
kitchens have to be protected by GFCIs. The argument is properly
operating refrigerators won't trip a GFCI and people have been
shocked/electrocuted? by refrigerators.

bud--