Is it ok to replace all 2-prong receptacles with GFCI ones without ...
May 11, 2021 · I'm replacing a few 2-prong receptacles with GFCI ones in an old house. My understanding is that ideally we should identify head of circuit and only replace the head receptacle …
Can I replace a GFCI plug with a regular duplex?
Oct 13, 2014 · GFCI's can wear out. If you're willing to give up the protection then yes, you can switch back to a normal grounded outlet and the wiring should be basically the same. You'll need a new …
No power after replacing GFCI outlet - Home Improvement Stack …
Dec 26, 2021 · The GFCI has no load wires coming out, only line wires coming in. We decided to replace the GFCI outlet and when I took it out I discovered that the ground wire was next to the …
Can/should I change GFI outlet to standard outlet
Nov 30, 2021 · I would like to know if I can replace that one outlet with a standard outlet and leave the remaining four as GFI. However: the state of Texas building code does require all outlets in the …
Is it safe to replace a 15 amp GFCI outlet with a 20 amp GFCI outlet?
Mar 25, 2021 · A 20 amp GFCI really doesn't provide any thing that a 15 amp will except the ability to plug in a 20 amp device. When was the last time you saw a 20 amp plug on an appliance? They are …
How do I replace a GFCI receptacle in my bathroom?
The box used to be a 15 amp 120V 60Hz GFCI and a 15 amp 125V non GFCI outlet. From the store I bought two 20 amp 125v 60Hz GFCI outlets, and I have two 15 amp 125V non GFCI outlets hoping …
How do I replace two split receptacles with GFCI receptacles?
Mar 21, 2015 · 5 I need to replace two receptacles in my kitchen with GFCI outlets. On each receptacle, the top and bottom outlet are on different breakers. I've replaced standard outlets before, but this …
Replace Gfci plug with standard - Home Improvement Stack Exchange
Jun 26, 2017 · The manufacturer has obviously decided that use of a GFCI is prudent. It's your device though, so sure, you can replace the plug with a more basic one. If you do this, I would recommend …
electrical - Does a 20 amp GFCI outlet on a 15 amp circuit pose an ...
Oct 22, 2020 · As I understand it, the reason that a 20 amp outlet can't be connected to a 15 amp circuit is that someone could potentially connect a 20 amp device, overload the circuit, and cause a fire. …
Replacing GFCI 120V with 125v? - Home Improvement Stack Exchange
Apr 27, 2017 · I've got a very old house, almost 200 years. I'd like to replace the outdated GFCI outlet in my bathroom with a new one. The current outlet is labeled 15A 120V. I grabbed a new outlet from …