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Can lights be on a GFCI circuit?
Lights and fans above bathtub sunshowers are required to be GFCI protected. Only receptacle outlets are required to be GFCI protected, however, there is nothing prohibiting additional outlets (such as lighting outlets) from being protected.
Can I run a GFCI outlet from a light switch?
Are you trying to turn the GFCI outlet on and off with a light switch? If so you can just run the hot wire thru the light switch on its way to the GFCI outlet. With the switch off, the outlet is denergized and only has a neutral and ground connected to it. Turning the light switch on will energize the outlet.
Do outside lights need to be on a GFCI?
So, to answer my original question: yes, outdoor lights need to be plugged into GFCI-protected receptacles. On top of this, one GFCI receptacle is required at the front and back of the home, at a maximum height of 6 feet 6 inches off the ground. One receptacle is also required on each patio, deck, porch, or balcony.
Can you protect a light with a GFCI outlet?
Can I put lights on GFCI?
Just run it as you would from any non-GFCI outlet. The light circuit does not need the ground fault protection but it certainly does not affect it adversely in any way.
How do you wire a GFCI outlet?
Procedure to install a GFCI in a existing box with 2 cables (4-6 wires). 1) Turn off power. 2) Remove outlet from box while keeping the wires attached to the outlet. 3) Detach one cable’s white wire and black wire from the outlet. Cap off each removed wire separately with a wire nut.
How to wire a GFCI outlet?
– Make sure the amp rating of your new GFCI outlet matches the amp rating of the wiring and breaker or fuse. – Unscrew the terminal screws of the new GFCI outlet until they are difficult to turn. – Connect the black Line hot wire to the brass screw marked Line by inserting the wire into the back-wire hole. Tighten the terminal screw. – Connect the white Line neutral wire to the silver screw marked Line by inserting the wire into the back-wire hole. Tighten the terminal screw. – If the outlet box has four wires plus a ground, connect the second black wire to the brass terminal marked Load and the second white wire to the silver terminal – Connect the ground wire to the green ground screw by inserting the wire into the back-wire hole and tighten the terminal screw. – Always attach black to black and white to white. – For extra protection, you can wrap the GFCI wiring connections with electrical tape.
How do I add an outlet to existing electrical wiring?
Feed in enough cable to reach the new outlet location—plus about 1 ft. Connect the wires of the new cable to the existing wires (Photo 3). Pull the cable out through the new outlet hole in the wall (Photo 4) and feed it into the new box. Then mount the new box in the opening.
Where should GFCI outlets be installed?
GFCI outlets must be installed in any area where electricity and water may come into contact, including basements, pools, spas, utility rooms, attached garages and outdoors. Any bathroom or garage outlet within 6′ of a sink must be GFCI protected.