How Do You Wire A Gfi Outlet?
The National Electric Code requires a GFCI outlet to be installed in any wet location around the home, and any outlet within 6 inches of a sink must also be protected. Wiring a GFCI outlet is a straightforward job that is not much different from wiring a regular duplex outlet. However, there are certain steps you should take to ensure that the job is performed safely and correctly. Turn the power off to the circuit before wiring the GFCI outlet. If you wire it with the line hot, you may not only get accidentally shocked, but you may also damage the outlet. Look at the wiring terminals on the GFCI outlet. The top two terminals are labeled “Line,” and the bottom terminals (these usually have a strip of yellow tape on them) are labeled “Load.” If you have more than one set of wires in the wall box, it’s important to know which set is the feed circuit and which set is traveling to the next outlet in the line. Loosen the terminal screws on the Line side of the GFCI outlet. Use the wire stri
