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GFCI Wall Tap?
Here's a link to a picture of a wall tap. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...words=wall+tap My question is why don't they make these that will screw into a GFCI receptacle like the one in the link instead of just plugging into the existing? I've seen a version at Home Depot that even have the reset button on the front of the tap in case it trips but none that are 'permanently' mounted. |
GFCI Wall Tap?
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:10:30 PM UTC-5, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote:
Corrected link, sorry. https://www.amazon.com/GE-54947-Grou...words=wall+tap |
GFCI Wall Tap?
On Mon, 1 May 2017 16:12:33 -0700 (PDT), ItsJoanNotJoann
wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:10:30 PM UTC-5, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: Corrected link, sorry. https://www.amazon.com/GE-54947-Grou...words=wall+tap That isn't a GFCI, nor were the ones you linked to firdt. Exactly WHAT are you looking for and why??? |
GFCI Wall Tap?
On 5/1/17 6:12 PM, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote:
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:10:30 PM UTC-5, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: Corrected link, sorry. https://www.amazon.com/GE-54947-Grou...words=wall+tap It isn't really GFCI. It won't trip if there is an inbalance between the hot and neutral wires. Grounded, yes. Or, maybe I'm missing something obvious in the description. |
GFCI Wall Tap?
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:12:37 PM UTC-4, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote:
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:10:30 PM UTC-5, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: Corrected link, sorry. https://www.amazon.com/GE-54947-Grou...words=wall+tap Copied from OP: "My question is why don't they make these that will screw into a GFCI receptacle like the one in the link instead of just plugging into the existing?" How would you test and reset the underlying the GFCI? I guess they could design a device that that had "plungers" or rods passed through the tap ad operated the existing GFCI, but that sound like it would be prone to failure/mishaps. The do make a 5 receptacle GFCI tap to install in a standard duplex, but I doubt that meet code since you would typically plug this into a standard duplex which shouldn't be installed in an area where a GFCI is required. https://www.amazon.com/Tower-Manufac.../dp/B01784Z7PI And yes, I know that that is a plug in device, not screw-attached like the one you linked to, another reason why I don't think it would meet code. |
GFCI Wall Tap?
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:46:56 PM UTC-4, Dean Hoffman wrote:
On 5/1/17 6:12 PM, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:10:30 PM UTC-5, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: Corrected link, sorry. https://www.amazon.com/GE-54947-Grou...words=wall+tap It isn't really GFCI. It won't trip if there is an inbalance between the hot and neutral wires. Grounded, yes. Or, maybe I'm missing something obvious in the description. What you're missing is the intent of her question. She wants a 6-receptacle tap that will screw-mount to a GFCI receptacle. The device she linked to will screw mount to a standard duplex via the center screw. (You remove the existing receptacle plate and replace it with the tap.) She is looking for something similar that screw mounts to a GFCI, but of course, we all know that a GFCI doesn't have a center screw. A GCFI also has those pesky Test and Reset buttons. |
GFCI Wall Tap?
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:55:25 PM UTC-4, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:12:37 PM UTC-4, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:10:30 PM UTC-5, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: Corrected link, sorry. https://www.amazon.com/GE-54947-Grou...words=wall+tap Copied from OP: "My question is why don't they make these that will screw into a GFCI receptacle like the one in the link instead of just plugging into the existing?" How would you test and reset the underlying the GFCI? I guess they could design a device that that had "plungers" or rods passed through the tap ad operated the existing GFCI, but that sound like it would be prone to failure/mishaps. The do make a 5 receptacle GFCI tap to install in a standard duplex, but I doubt that meet code since you would typically plug this into a standard duplex which shouldn't be installed in an area where a GFCI is required. https://www.amazon.com/Tower-Manufac.../dp/B01784Z7PI And yes, I know that that is a plug in device, not screw-attached like the one you linked to, another reason why I don't think it would meet code. Sorry for the sloppy post...I hit send way too soon. :-( |
GFCI Wall Tap?
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:02:54 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:10:30 PM UTC-5, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: Corrected link, sorry. https://www.amazon.com/GE-54947-Grou...words=wall+tap It isn't really GFCI. It won't trip if there is an inbalance between the hot and neutral wires. Grounded, yes. Or, maybe I'm missing something obvious in the description. What you're missing is the intent of her question. She wants a 6-receptacle tap that will screw-mount to a GFCI receptacle. The device she linked to will screw mount to a standard duplex via the center screw. (You remove the existing receptacle plate and replace it with the tap.) She is looking for something similar that screw mounts to a GFCI, but of course, we all know that a GFCI doesn't have a center screw. A GCFI also has those pesky Test and Reset buttons. YES! YES! YES! That's exactly what I'm wanting. I keep looking but all they have is the plug-in type for GFCI receptacles. |
GFCI Wall Tap?
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 8:23:17 PM UTC-4, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote:
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:02:54 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:10:30 PM UTC-5, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: Corrected link, sorry. https://www.amazon.com/GE-54947-Grou...words=wall+tap It isn't really GFCI. It won't trip if there is an inbalance between the hot and neutral wires. Grounded, yes. Or, maybe I'm missing something obvious in the description. What you're missing is the intent of her question. She wants a 6-receptacle tap that will screw-mount to a GFCI receptacle. The device she linked to will screw mount to a standard duplex via the center screw. (You remove the existing receptacle plate and replace it with the tap.) She is looking for something similar that screw mounts to a GFCI, but of course, we all know that a GFCI doesn't have a center screw. A GCFI also has those pesky Test and Reset buttons. YES! YES! YES! That's exactly what I'm wanting. I keep looking but all they have is the plug-in type for GFCI receptacles. Read my other post. I'm not saying that they don't exist, but *if* they don't, I believe that I have explained why. |
GFCI Wall Tap?
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:27:57 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote:
Read my other post. I'm not saying that they don't exist, but *if* they don't, I believe that I have explained why. I did and you're probably right. But that doesn't keep me from hoping that one day a screw-in, safe, type will be available. If you decide to go in business and make these, I'll be your first customer. |
GFCI Wall Tap?
On 5/1/17 7:02 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:46:56 PM UTC-4, Dean Hoffman wrote: On 5/1/17 6:12 PM, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:10:30 PM UTC-5, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: Corrected link, sorry. https://www.amazon.com/GE-54947-Grou...words=wall+tap It isn't really GFCI. It won't trip if there is an inbalance between the hot and neutral wires. Grounded, yes. Or, maybe I'm missing something obvious in the description. What you're missing is the intent of her question. She wants a 6-receptacle tap that will screw-mount to a GFCI receptacle. The device she linked to will screw mount to a standard duplex via the center screw. (You remove the existing receptacle plate and replace it with the tap.) She is looking for something similar that screw mounts to a GFCI, but of course, we all know that a GFCI doesn't have a center screw. A GCFI also has those pesky Test and Reset buttons. Suppose she put one GFCI upstream of this outlet wired in series. |
GFCI Wall Tap?
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:23:17 PM UTC-5, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote:
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:02:54 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:10:30 PM UTC-5, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: Corrected link, sorry. https://www.amazon.com/GE-54947-Grou...words=wall+tap It isn't really GFCI. It won't trip if there is an inbalance between the hot and neutral wires. Grounded, yes. Or, maybe I'm missing something obvious in the description. What you're missing is the intent of her question. She wants a 6-receptacle tap that will screw-mount to a GFCI receptacle.. The device she linked to will screw mount to a standard duplex via the center screw. (You remove the existing receptacle plate and replace it with the tap.) She is looking for something similar that screw mounts to a GFCI, but of course, we all know that a GFCI doesn't have a center screw. A GCFI also has those pesky Test and Reset buttons. YES! YES! YES! That's exactly what I'm wanting. I keep looking but all they have is the plug-in type for GFCI receptacles. I think she just had an organism. ＼(^o^)／ [8~{} Uncle Silly Monster |
GFCI Wall Tap?
On Mon, 1 May 2017 17:05:09 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:55:25 PM UTC-4, DerbyDad03 wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:12:37 PM UTC-4, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:10:30 PM UTC-5, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: Corrected link, sorry. https://www.amazon.com/GE-54947-Grou...words=wall+tap Copied from OP: "My question is why don't they make these that will screw into a GFCI receptacle like the one in the link instead of just plugging into the existing?" How would you test and reset the underlying the GFCI? I guess they could design a device that that had "plungers" or rods passed through the tap ad operated the existing GFCI, but that sound like it would be prone to failure/mishaps. The do make a 5 receptacle GFCI tap to install in a standard duplex, but I doubt that meet code since you would typically plug this into a standard duplex which shouldn't be installed in an area where a GFCI is required. https://www.amazon.com/Tower-Manufac.../dp/B01784Z7PI And yes, I know that that is a plug in device, not screw-attached like the one you linked to, another reason why I don't think it would meet code. Sorry for the sloppy post...I hit send way too soon. :-( Plug in a power bar - - - |
GFCI Wall Tap?
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 9:32:23 PM UTC-4, Dean Hoffman wrote:
On 5/1/17 7:02 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:46:56 PM UTC-4, Dean Hoffman wrote: On 5/1/17 6:12 PM, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:10:30 PM UTC-5, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: Corrected link, sorry. https://www.amazon.com/GE-54947-Grou...words=wall+tap It isn't really GFCI. It won't trip if there is an inbalance between the hot and neutral wires. Grounded, yes. Or, maybe I'm missing something obvious in the description. What you're missing is the intent of her question. She wants a 6-receptacle tap that will screw-mount to a GFCI receptacle. The device she linked to will screw mount to a standard duplex via the center screw. (You remove the existing receptacle plate and replace it with the tap.) She is looking for something similar that screw mounts to a GFCI, but of course, we all know that a GFCI doesn't have a center screw. A GCFI also has those pesky Test and Reset buttons. Suppose she put one GFCI upstream of this outlet wired in series. Of course there are work-arounds, including upstream GFCI's and GFCI breakers. I was simply addressing the specific question she asked. |
GFCI Wall Tap?
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 10:06:20 PM UTC-4, Uncle Monster wrote:
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:23:17 PM UTC-5, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:02:54 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:10:30 PM UTC-5, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: Corrected link, sorry. https://www.amazon.com/GE-54947-Grou...words=wall+tap It isn't really GFCI. It won't trip if there is an inbalance between the hot and neutral wires. Grounded, yes. Or, maybe I'm missing something obvious in the description. What you're missing is the intent of her question. She wants a 6-receptacle tap that will screw-mount to a GFCI receptacle. The device she linked to will screw mount to a standard duplex via the center screw. (You remove the existing receptacle plate and replace it with the tap.) She is looking for something similar that screw mounts to a GFCI, but of course, we all know that a GFCI doesn't have a center screw. A GCFI also has those pesky Test and Reset buttons. YES! YES! YES! That's exactly what I'm wanting. I keep looking but all they have is the plug-in type for GFCI receptacles. I think she just had an organism. ＼(^o^)／ [8~{} Uncle Silly Monster SWMBO were walking the dog the other evening. As we walked past a house we heard a woman praying rather loudly. Oh My God! Oh My God! Oh My God! OHHHH MYYYY GODDDDD! Cousin Religious Monster |
GFCI Wall Tap?
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 8:02:54 PM UTC-4, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:46:56 PM UTC-4, Dean Hoffman wrote: On 5/1/17 6:12 PM, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:10:30 PM UTC-5, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: Corrected link, sorry. https://www.amazon.com/GE-54947-Grou...words=wall+tap It isn't really GFCI. It won't trip if there is an inbalance between the hot and neutral wires. Grounded, yes. Or, maybe I'm missing something obvious in the description. What you're missing is the intent of her question. She wants a 6-receptacle tap that will screw-mount to a GFCI receptacle. The device she linked to will screw mount to a standard duplex via the center screw. (You remove the existing receptacle plate and replace it with the tap.) She is looking for something similar that screw mounts to a GFCI, but of course, we all know that a GFCI doesn't have a center screw. A GCFI also has those pesky Test and Reset buttons. +1 If you put one of those widgets in front of a GFCI, you'd have to remove it to reset or test it. |
GFCI Wall Tap?
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Dean Hoffman wrote: On 5/1/17 7:02 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:46:56 PM UTC-4, Dean Hoffman wrote: On 5/1/17 6:12 PM, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:10:30 PM UTC-5, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: Corrected link, sorry. https://www.amazon.com/GE-54947-Grou...006IBFA/ref=sr _1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1493680286&sr=8-11&keywords=wall+tap It isn't really GFCI. It won't trip if there is an inbalance between the hot and neutral wires. Grounded, yes. Or, maybe I'm missing something obvious in the description. What you're missing is the intent of her question. She wants a 6-receptacle tap that will screw-mount to a GFCI receptacle. The device she linked to will screw mount to a standard duplex via the center screw. (You remove the existing receptacle plate and replace it with the tap.) She is looking for something similar that screw mounts to a GFCI, but of course, we all know that a GFCI doesn't have a center screw. A GCFI also has those pesky Test and Reset buttons. Suppose she put one GFCI upstream of this outlet wired in series. My garage has one GFCI outlet. It feeds several other plain outlets, one of which is outdoors weatherproof. I think this is the way many GFCI outlets were designed to be used. My one concern is that the circuit might be overloaded with so many outlets from one breaker. (I also have some 6-outlet adapters.) Soon after the garage was rewired that way, I discovered the value of GFCI. For an instant it has a slight tingle! Fred |
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