GFCI Products Buying Guide
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A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is an important safety device to have in a home to help protect people from electrical shocks due to hazardous ground faults. Ground faults occur when instead of following its normal safe path, electrical current “leaks” or otherwise follows an unsafe path, possibly owing through to a person. For example: - Operating electrical equipment in wet or damp conditions - Electrical current leaks from appliances or tools - Electrical wiring becomes frayed or damaged How GFCIs Work GFCI outlets are designed to help prevent people from receiving dangerous...

Benets of Leviton SmartlockPro® GFCI Outlets The patented reset lockout feature prevents reset if a SmartlockPro GFCI is damaged so that it cannot respond to a ground fault. Some older GFCIs may allow reset even if they are no longer providing protection. The SmartlockPro RESET button will not engage if: - The GFCI is miswired due to reversal of the line and load leads, delivery of power to feed-through terminal and face will be blocked - There is no power being supplied to the GFCI - The GFCI cannot pass its internal test Leviton SmartlockPro GFCIs also have a slim design, taking up to 25%...

Types of GFCIs Options Available 15 Amp and 20 Amp Standard GFCI Benet Provides protection to people from shocks or electrocution. Applications Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, laundry rooms and garages. SmartlockPro® GFCI has a reset lockout feature that automatically tests the GFCI every time the RESET button is pressed and will not allow it to reset if the circuit is not working properly or if protection has been compromised. Available in Tamper-Resistant to block access to the contacts unless a two prong plug is inserted. Can be used instead of a standard GFCI to help provide an extra...

Types of GFCIs Options Available 15 Amp and 20 Amp When downstream protection is a priority this GFCI provides the necessary safeguards with a clean appearance that blends into the wall space. The most common use would be for a spa/tub. Another use includes mounted inside the home to provide GFCI protection to weather-resistant outdoor outlets. Weather-Resistant GFCI This GFCI is designed to be used outdoors when paired with a weather-resistant cover. Look for the WR symbol on the face to ensure it is rated for outdoor use. Outdoor locations such as decks, patios, and pool areas. Portable...

Testing a GFCI Outlet A GFCI outlet must be tested immediately after installation and then on a monthly basis going foward. If the GFCI is miswired it may not prevent personal injury or death due to a ground fault (electrical shock). If the LINE wires are mistakenly connected to the LOAD terminals, the GFCI will not reset and will not provide power to either the GFCI outlet face or any outlets fed from the GFCI. How to Test a GFCI Outlet 1. Plug a lamp or radio into the GFCI outlet and turn ON the lamp or radio. 2. Push the TEST button on the GFCI. The GFCI will trip and power to the lamp...

FAQs I thought circuit breakers protect my family from electrical shock. Why do I need GFCIs? For a complete protection, you should have both. Circuit breakers and fuses protect against electrical shock and re caused by dangerous current overloads. They will trip when a circuit is overloaded; however, the current level needed to trip a circuit breaker is many times greater than the amount that can deliver a powerful shock to a person. GFCIs are much more sensitive. They will respond to lower levels of dangerous current that would not cause a breaker to trip, protecting people from shock and...