Will it be expensive?
2007-10-19 04:07:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Many of you reminded me, that the inspector did not say all the electrical outlets. I think he mentioned the one's in the bathroom and kitchen. Sorry for the confusion. By the way is it easy to put these on myself?
2007-10-19 04:25:10 · update #1
The new codes today require that all outlets in the kitchen* and bathroom have to be GFI protected. You can do this 1 of 3 ways. First you can change all the outlets out to GFI's. this can be expensive depending on how many outlets you need to change. They are roughly 13-15$ each. Second, you can get GFI breakers for the kitchen outlets and bathroom outlets.
The only problem is that if you have lights on with one of the outlet circuits and the GFI pops you are not going to have lights. This is a good idea if you have quite a lot outlets to change. Certain manufacturers make GFI breakers so check with an electrical supply house to see if a GFI breaker will work in your main panel. Third, if you can find the first outlet on that circuit, or where the electricity goes to first you can put a GFI on that and the rest of your outlets that are on that circuit would be GFI protected. Read the instruction manual that comes with the GFI for wiring information.
* In a kitchen all outlets must be GFI protected unless the piece of equipment is permanent, then you can use a single outlet instead of a GFI. If the appliance is removable (example a toaster or a coffee maker) then you must use a GFI.
2007-10-19 14:40:28 · answer #1 · answered by Lee T 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You say the OUTLET is dead, and you can't reset it. Remember there is also a breaker in the main circuit box that supplies power to the GFI outlet. The breaker may have thrown too; reset it. If the breaker is fine (you did say everything else was working), you may need to replace the GFI outlet. Just cut the power to that circuit by clicking the breaker to OFF, then remove the GFI from the outlet box. Take it to the home store with you, and buy another one. Put the new one in the outlet box, hooking it up like the old one. Turn the breaker back to ON, and see if your lights come back on. Everything wears out eventually, including GFIs. Below are several links with info on troubleshooting and replacing GFIs. You can also search "fixing a GFI" for more info.
2016-05-23 17:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by jerry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GFI's are required on outlets located around sinks in the kitchen and bathrooms. One GFI located at the supply end of the circuit will take care of the rest of the outlets on that circuit.
2007-10-19 04:14:23 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, very easy. A better alternative might be GFCI breakers on those 3 circuits in the electric panel.
Hey Lee: There is no 2007 National Electric Code.
2007-10-21 14:48:37 · answer #4 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon how many outlets you have to replace.
A standard outlet can go as cheap as $2. Pretty good GFI's can go as cheap as 3 for $12 bucks. If you are replacing more than one, go to a Home Depot or Lowes, or other contractor supply house and buy in "bulk" or multiples. It will lower your cost/per outlet and you will get what the contractors get.
Also, they are pretty easy to replace yourself. Save the labor cost of an electrican and do it yourself.
Hope this info helps.
2007-10-19 04:13:16 · answer #5 · answered by pyz01 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
they do run higher than a regular outlet by quite a bit.
Usually they are only required near sinks, tubs, showers, and outdoors. If I was you I would check the electrical codes in your area to be sure. It seems a bit extreme to have to install them everywhere.
2007-10-19 04:19:19 · answer #6 · answered by MR. T. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have seen Inspectors require this when there are no equipment grounding conductors at the old receptacle. Article 406-3, (A-E) of the 2005 NEC deals with this.
2007-10-19 04:39:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is not necessarily true. Code requires GFI's to be placed within 6ft from sinks and such. It is true, that's it's cheaper for you to replace them yourself if need. GFI can range from 6 bucks to 15. Good Luck!
2007-10-19 04:22:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
simplest way to do that is buy a GFI breaker and have that installed on the bath curciut, GFI out lets are around $6 a pc,
2007-10-19 06:05:37 · answer #9 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, it's not. I had the same problem. Two duplexes so far. I did a couple with no problem then got into a few boxes with lots of wires in them. Now what. Yeah I had a brand new Fluke meter, but still needed help figuring that mess out. It's just another way for these extortionists to get a few more bucks out of us hard working folks.
bob...
2007-10-19 04:39:08 · answer #10 · answered by Speedbump 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋