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Why do some outlets have test and reset buttons?

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Why do some outlets have test and reset buttons?

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• They’re called ground fault circuit interrupters, or GFCIs. These devices monitor the flow of electricity through the outlet’s circuit. If there is any variation in the current, the GFCI will automatically cut the power, preventing injury.

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