How Do You Use A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter?
Ground-fault circuit interrupters are electrical devices designed to protect you from electrical surges that may be life-threatening. Even if the electrical shock is just a tingle, if you are on a ladder, this tingle may be enough to cause you to fall. Most new houses have them built in to meet electrical codes. Even though they are in your house, you may not know how to use them properly. Replace any regular outlet with a ground-fault circuit interrupter, especially any near water. The ground-fault circuit interrupter detects minute variations in electrical current and trips the electrical circuit to prevent you from injury. Place ground-fault circuit interrupters on wiring that carry heavy loads. Use ground-fault circuit interrupters to protect kitchens where there are a number of appliances such as microwaves, toaster ovens and coffee makers that may be operating at the same time. Put a ground-fault circuit interrupter in your circuit board or breaker box. You can protect a number o
