Electricity is a mystery to the average homeowner. We know it’s there, but take it for granted until we flip a switch and the light doesn’t go on!
We sometimes also forget that electricity and water aren’t meant to meet! That’s why building code helps to protect us from ourselves by requiring GFI outlets in places where both water and outlets are found.
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 requred? Also, how do you test to make sure yours are working properly?
Are you awar 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.
GFCI Outlets video provided by U.S. Inspect.
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Kristal Kraft
Kristal has been helping buyers and sellers in Colorado since 1984. She enjoys sharing her knowledge of the Metro Denver Real Estate market via blogging and in person while driving around the beautiful Rocky Mountain town of Denver! For fun, Kristal enjoys shooting things with a Canon. Visit Denver Photo Blog
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