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What does the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacle do?

April 26, 2017circuit fault GFCI ground interrupter receptacle

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What does the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacle do?

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The GFCI (where the drill power cord is plugged) is a very sophisticated shock-protection device. It senses when current leaks from the hot wire in the drill s housing or cord and immediately shuts off power to the drill to reduce the possibility for electrocution.