GFCI Outlets

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI or GFI) protect you and your family from electrocution.  They are typically found in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, outside the home, and sometimes laundry rooms.

 Any electrical outlet within 6 feet of water should be GFCI protected.  But how do they work and how do you know if you have them where they are required?  Also, how do you test to make sure yours are working properly?

 Are you aware that an outlet in one bathroom may be reset in another bathroom when tripped?

This video explains GFI circuits and outlets, and tells you how to reset the outlet when you have no power.

See also our blog post on GFCI's.