How Do You Install A GFCI Outlet?
Kitchens, bathrooms and any room with a water source should be equipped and protected with a GFCI outlet. GFCI outlets offer extra protection in those wet areas because are made to protect you and your family against electric shocks by recognizing and disabling the outlet when needed by tripping it’s inner breaker. Learn how to install these, save money and protect your family with these easy how-to guide on installing GFCI outlets. Turn off the power! Remove the fuse or flip the breaker in your box but either way get the power off first. Use your voltage tester to ensure there is no power going to the outlet. Remove the wall plate with a screwdriver and sit aside. Slowly pull the outlet out of it’s box so it sticks out from the wall and you can access the wiring. Time to disconnect the old wires. If you have four wires and two grounds coming into the electrical box you need to determine which wires are coming from the breaker panel. To do this spread all the wires apart and then turn
