How Do You Wire A GFCI Outlet?
A GFCI device monitors the electrical current going out of a device as well as the current coming back. If these vary, it is an indication of a short and the device will shut off all electrical power to that device. This is a major safety feature which is required in garages, bathrooms, exterior areas, crawl spaces and unfinished basements but is a good addition in any location or area. Turn off electrical power to the device/area you will be working on. It is best to turn off the power at the breaker panel and mark the breaker as “in service” so no one will accidentally turn it back on prematurely. Before beginning work, test the line for voltage with a voltage tester. Always be certain the power is off. Strip the ends of the supply line coming into the outlet box. There should be three wires: white, black and green. In some cases, the black may be replaced by a red wire. In many cases, the green wire will actually be bare; this is your ground wire. Strip back approximately 3/8 of an
