On Dec 24, 3:47*pm, "
wrote:
On Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:25:43 -0800 (PST), Edge wrote:
Was looking for a new GFI outlet for the bathroom. Went to the local
big box hardware store. Saw a GFI brand selling for about $7. Saw
another brand, costing about $12 that said it was a "premium" GFI.
Obviously nobody is going to risk their life for a difference of $5.
So what does "premium" mean: Do they give you less false trippings? Do
they trip faster? Are the internal components in so way more
heavyduty? *Bottomline - do "premium" GFIs keep you safer?

Was the ink in "premium" model gold? *;-) *

The electronics inside will most likely be identical The difference won't be
in "false trips" or non-trips). *Other than marketeering, the "premium" model
may be built a little better ("spec grade" or whatever). *Look at them closely
side by side. *If you don't see a difference, there isn't one.

It may be true that "premium" GFIs are slightly better built. But as
previously noted both standard and
premium types are UL tested. Maybe the bulk of the extra cost is a
placebo effect. You pay
more therefore you "feel" better protected. The marketing guys
probably think who isn't going
trade a little more money versus getting fried.