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How to change an outlet to a GFCI outlet?
You need to know whether the outlet you want to change is on a 15 or 20 amp circuit. If you don't know what that means, hire an electrician. Purchase the appropriate GFCI outlet. Read the directions...
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Do you need a gfi outlet on a patio?
That depends. If said patio was constructed prior to GFCI code requirements, then no. If constructed after code requirements, obviously yes. In any event, if you have the opportunity to enhance...
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Does a freezer absolutely need a dedicated outlet?
Current code say that a freezer or any appliance needs to be on it's own circuit. It will still work if it is not on a dedicated circuit.
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Does a ground wire need to be connected to the outlet?
for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.If by 'outlet' you mean a receptacle, then yes, replaced or newly-installed recepts should have a ground wire and code requires it. Its...
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Which outlets will need 240 voltage lines?
A stove, dryer, water heater, furnace, heat pump.