Bob wrote:
"Joe Canuck" wrote in message
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What the .... does the distance from the panel have to do
with
anything? Electrocution current is on the order of milliamps.

Bob



Time, distance and reaction time. Quite simple really.

Care to explain? It's not so simple to this EE.

Bob

I am superstitious and do not understand the properties of electricity.
What is the benefit of placing the GFI at the outlet as opposed to the
panel (or vice versa)?

Mike