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GFCI first in circuit?
I know that in order to protect all the outlets downstream the GFCI outlet
needs to be the first outlet in the chain. But I keep reading that the GFCI must be the first outlet after the service panel. I DAGS but I can't find anything that says it's mandatory. So why can't I put the GFCI as the second outlet for protection there and the 3rd outlet. I know I wouldn't have the protection in the first on but that is going to be a major hassle to replace because I would have to rip out the box because it is too shallow. Besides that outlet is inside the house and the two I want to protect are outside. I know that it's probably not up to code that way. But that is how it's been wired for at least 15 years. Bob -- -- Coffee worth staying up for - NY Times www.moondoggiecoffee.com |
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