While GFCI outlets are commonly used in homes for safety reasons, there are some things you should still never plug into them ...

Q: We’re selling our house, and the buyer had an inspection done on it. The bad news is that our bathroom needs a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed. It’s the only outlet in the ...

Seems just about every time we have a hard rain like last week, the circuit breaker in our hall bathroom kicks off. The circuit breaker is the one that doubles as an outlet. Obviously this should not ...

Automation Systems Interconnect, Inc. announces the release of a new panel interface connector that is equipped with a GFCI AC Outlet and hydraulic magnetic circuit breaker. Automation Systems ...

A. As outlined in Sec. 422.5(A), the following appliances rated 150 volts-to-ground or less and 60A or less must be GFCI protected by Class “A” protective device(s) [Sec. 422.5(B)]. (1) Automotive ...

Q: In the past you’ve written about special outlets for the garage. What should I install? I’m selling my house to my son and I want everything to be safe. A: Your question is timely because I ...

Once again we’re trying to dispel a modern mystery that lurks in plain sight. For previous columns, click here; to submit your own suggestions, see the e-mail address below. Who indeed? Next time ...