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Connect the grounding wires (only if there is a grounding wire): • Connect a 6-inch bare copper (or green) 12 or 14 AWG wire to the grounding terminal on the GFCI.
8 Φεβ 2024 · GFCI outlets have a sensor that monitors electrical current and trips to prevent electrical shock. However, as the GFCI ages, the sensor will eventually fail and not reset requiring replacement. Faulty installation or loose wires can cause a GFCI to trip.
Turn the power OFF and check the wire connections against the appropriate wiring diagram in step 7A or 7B. Make sure that there are no loose wires or loose connections.
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4 Ιαν 2023 · Plug a clock radio or light into the outlet. Test the GFCI by pressing the Black “Test” button on the outlet. If the radio turns off, the outlet is working. Reset the GFCI by pressing the “Reset” button on the outlet until it clicks into place. The clock radio or light should come back on.
14 Ιαν 2022 · Detailed Troubleshooting for Dead GFCI outlets: Check other outlets to make sure it’s only the one that’s not working. Use a voltage tester if you have one.
Ground-fault circuit-interrupters are covered in Article 210 of the NEC covering branch circuits. In 210.8, Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel, the Code provides the locations where GFCIs are required to protect the branch circuit.