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Non duplex GFI 'outlet'. terry 11-03-2009
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Posted by on November 4, 2009, 12:21 am


On Tue, 3 Nov 2009 19:32:02 -0800 (PST), "hr(bob) hofmann@att.net"

>> > Someone has mentioned that there is device that is a GFCI and has the
>> > 'test' and 'reset' buttons, but does not have any ability to be a plug
>> > in duplex outlet.
>> > A typical cost of around $5 was mentioned?
>> > Fact? Info welcomed.
>> *They are switch rated so they can be used as on/off switches.  I call them
>> GFI switches.  Any electrical supply will have them.  I'm not sure about
>> hardware stores.
>I have seen a wide variety of these at the HD big box, but why not
>have an extra outlet?

They are usually used where you don't want the GFCI exposed to the
weather but you want the circuit to be dedicated. Pool pumps, pool
lights and boat lifts are common uses.


Posted by John Grabowski on November 4, 2009, 6:45 am


> > Someone has mentioned that there is device that is a GFCI and has the
> > 'test' and 'reset' buttons, but does not have any ability to be a plug
> > in duplex outlet.
> > A typical cost of around $5 was mentioned?
> > Fact? Info welcomed.
> *They are switch rated so they can be used as on/off switches. I call them
> GFI switches. Any electrical supply will have them. I'm not sure about
> hardware stores.

I have seen a wide variety of these at the HD big box, but why not
have an extra outlet?


*I recently installed two on dedicated circuits for a hydromassage bathtub.
I suggested and the customer agreed that having the GFI's over the vanity
instead of under the tub made it is easier to reset them if they ever
tripped instead of having to open up the access panel. I put them in the
same box as the GFI bathroom receptacle.


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