{"id":6398,"date":"2021-10-07T05:39:52","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T05:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rgelectric.net\/?p=6398"},"modified":"2021-10-07T05:46:22","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T05:46:22","slug":"here-is-what-you-need-to-know-about-gfci-outlets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rgelectric.net\/blog\/here-is-what-you-need-to-know-about-gfci-outlets\/","title":{"rendered":"Here Is What You Need To Know About GFCI Outlets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Electrical installations have many components that come together to achieve the purpose of connecting our domestic and commercial areas with electricity. One of these components is the outlets. Outlets are what serves as conduits to power our electronic appliances. The regular outlets are more common, and the GFCI outlets are an advancement of the traditional outlets. In this article, we will be discussing GFCI outlets<\/a> and understanding how they work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, popular known as GFCI, is a new technology that has made its way into the market. You might have heard of GFI, and it has kept you wondering the difference. Ground Fault Interrupters is very similar to the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, and they are just the same term. People often like to interchange them. The GFCI is an outlet that performs special abilities as compared to the regular outlets. Standard outlets perform the simple task of enabling connection to electricity for your electronic devices, but with this comes an often experienced downfall where the potential of getting electrocuted is high. It is where the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter steps in. The GFCI also allows you to connect your appliances to electricity. But should a situation happen where you are electrocuted, a device in the GFCI that senses this and cuts power flow from the circuit, saving your life? In addition, GFCI outlets help prevent fire because of how sensitive they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We all know water and electricity are a dangerous mix, and any contact might lead to a disaster or an injury. GFCI outlets are like shock insurance and are safe to use in areas that regularly contact water. These areas may include bathrooms, poolsides, garages, laundry rooms, kitchen, etc. Installing GFCI outlets in these areas will save lives and prevent accidental fires. According to research, the average number of people who died from electrocution in their homes is around 800. However, there was a significant drop in this number with the introduction of the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is A GFCI Outlet?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Safety measures to keep in mind when using a GFCI outlet.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n