What is the difference between GFCI and GFI outlets?

Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) and ground fault interrupters (GFI) are the same devices with slightly different names. Though GFCI is more frequently used than GFI, the terms are interchangeable.

When do we use a GFCI outlet?

GFCI protection is needed for 125V to 250V receptacles provided by single-phase branch circuits rated 150 volts or less to the ground. GFCI receptacles are required in garages, crawl spaces, basements, bathrooms, laundry rooms and places where a water source is available.

Can you put 2 GFCI outlets on the same circuit?

Users can employ two or more GFCI-rated outlets on one circuit if required. However, if one goes bad or trips, all the outlets / GFCIs down the line will be impacted. That's why users should test GFCIs monthly to ensure proper operation.

What are the different types of GFCIs?

There are three types of GFCIs. The most frequently used "receptacle-type" GFCI, parallel to a common wall outlet, is the type with which users are familiar. Besides, circuit breaker GFCIs are often used as replacements for standard circuit breakers and offer GFCI protection to all receptacles on that particular circuit. Temporary or portable GFCIs are used in outdoor settings with trimmers, electric tools, mowers and similar devices and should be tested before every use. They should not be employed as a permanent alternative to a regular GFCI.

GFCI Receptacles

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GFCI Blank Face Receptacles

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Style	Model	Color	Housing Color	Amps	Number Of Poles	Nema Rating	Voltage	Number Of Wires	Current Rating	Price
A	GFRBF-I	Ivory	Ivory	20A	2	NEMA WD-6	125V AC	3	20A	€59.47
B	GFRBF-T	Light Almond	Light Almond	20A	2	NEMA WD-6	125V AC	3	20A	€59.11
C	GFRBF-W	White	White	20A	2	NEMA WD-6	125V AC	3	20A	€60.13

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Tamper And Weather Resistant Self Test GFCI Receptacles

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A	PT2097HGTRWRLA	Almond	RFQ
B	PT1597HGTRWRLA	Almond	RFQ
C	2097HGTRWRLA	Almond	RFQ
D	1597HGTRWRLA	Almond	RFQ
E	PT2097HGTRWRBK	Black	RFQ
F	2097HGTRWRBK	Black	RFQ
G	1597HGTRWRBK	Black	RFQ
H	PT1597HGTRWRBK	Black	RFQ
I	PT1597HGTRWRGRY	Gray	RFQ
J	PT2097HGTRWRGRY	Gray	RFQ
K	1597HGTRWRGRY	Gray	RFQ
L	2097HGTRWRGRY	Gray	RFQ
M	2097HGTRWRI	Ivory	RFQ
N	PT1597HGTRWRI	Ivory	RFQ
O	PT2097HGTRWRI	Ivory	RFQ
P	1597HGTRWRI	Ivory	RFQ
Q	1597HGTRWRRED	Red	RFQ
R	2097HGTRWRRED	Red	RFQ
S	PT1597HGTRWRRED	Red	RFQ
T	2097HGTRWRW	White	RFQ
U	1597HGTRWRW	White	RFQ
V	PT1597HGTRWRW	White	RFQ
W	PT2097HGTRWRW	White	RFQ

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Self Test GFCI Receptacles, 125V, 15 / 20A
Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems commercial / industrial grade GFCI receptacles connect electrical equipment to the electrical grid while protecting personnel from shock hazards in wet and damp locations. The patented AUTOGUARD self-test technology automatically monitors ground fault circuit interrupting functionality every 3 hours or less and disconnects power to the receptacle if critical components are damaged & GFCI protection is lost. These receptacles feature a shutter with an LED indicator (green & red) for tamper-resistance. They have nylon construction and brass contacts for impact resistance and durability. These devices are integrated with an internal back wiring clamp and guide pocket to allow back wire installation. Selected models feature a night light to verify power availability, an alarm to alert when circuit protection is no longer functioning and also feature isolated ground mechanism for eliminating electromagnetic noise that can affect sensitive electronic or audio equipment. Choose from a wide range of these 15 / 20A, 125V receptacles, available in grey, ivory, white, black, brown, almond, light almond, red and yellow colours.

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Style	Model	Amps	Voltage	Nema Rating	Outlet Type	Color	Phase	Current Rating	Housing Color	Price	Pkg. Qty.
A	GFSG5262BLK	-	125V AC	-	Duplex	Black	Single	15A	Black	€330.85	1
B	GFSG5262W	-	125V AC	-	Duplex	White	Single	15A	White	€342.31	1
C	GFSG5362	-	125V AC	-	Duplex	Brown	Single	20A	Brown	€380.09	1
D	GFSG5362GRY	-	125V AC	-	Duplex	Gray	Single	20A	Gray	€359.97	1
E	GFSG5362I	-	125V AC	-	Duplex	Ivory	Single	20A	Ivory	€372.54	1
F	GFSG5362W	-	125V AC	-	Duplex	White	Single	20A	White	€379.61	1
G	GFSG5262I	-	125V AC	-	Duplex	Ivory	Single	15A	Ivory	€355.81	1
H	GFTRST20WB	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	€76.59	1
I	GFRTR15I	15A	125V	NEMA 5-15R	-	Ivory	Single	15A	Ivory	€63.10	1
J	GFTRST15GYB	15A	125V	NEMA 5-15R	-	Gray	-	-	-	€72.59	1
K	GFRST15RB	15A	125V	NEMA 5-15R	-	Red	-	-	-	€66.85	1
L	GFRST15SNAPINA	15A	125V	NEMA 5-15R	-	Ivory	-	-	-	€68.31	1
M	GFRST15U	15A	125V	NEMA 5-15R	-	Brown	-	-	-	€65.51	1
N	GFTWRST15RIG	15A	125V	NEMA 5-15R	-	Red	-	-	-	€72.04	1
O	GFTRST15INL	15A	125V	NEMA 5-15R	-	Ivory	-	-	-	€77.65	1
P	GFTRST15LA	15A	125V	NEMA 5-15R	-	Almond	-	-	-	€35.22	1
Q	GFSG5262GRY	15A	-	-	-	Gray	Single	15A	Gray	€322.12	1
R	GFRST15B	15A	125V	NEMA 5-15R	-	Brown	-	-	-	€66.85	1
S	GFRST15BKU	15A	125V	NEMA 5-15R	-	Black	-	-	-	€65.51	1
T	GFRST15LAU	15A	125V	NEMA 5-15R	-	Almond	-	-	-	€65.51	1
U	GFRST15RU	15A	125V	NEMA 5-15R	-	Red	-	-	-	€65.51	1
V	GFRST15SNAPAL	15A	125V	NEMA 5-15R	-	Almond	1	-	-	€49.62	1
W	GFTWRST15IG	15A	125V	NEMA 5-15R	-	Brown	Single	15A	Brown	€128.33	1
X	GFRWR15GRY	15A	125V	NEMA 5-15R	-	Gray	Single	15A	Gray	€58.54	1
Y	GFRST15SNAPR	15A	125V	NEMA 5-15R	-	Red	1	-	-	€54.22	1

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GFCI Receptacle, Hospital Grade
Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems GFCI receptacles protect personnel from shock hazards in wet and damp locations. They meet UL requirements and automatically monitor ground fault circuit interrupting functionality every 3 hours or less. The Patented AUTOGUARD Self-Test technology disconnects power to the receptacle if critical components are damaged and GFCI protection is lost. These receptacles feature a shutter with an LED indicator (green & red) for tamper-resistant protection. They have thermoplastic nylon housing to offer high impact and ultraviolet resistance. These devices are integrated with an internal back wiring clamp and guide pocket to allow rapid internal back wire installation. They are available in NEMA 5-15R and NEMA 5-20R plug configurations.

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Style	Model	Amps	Nema Rating	Voltage	Color	Phase	Weather Resistant	Hp Rating	Nema Configuration	Price
A	GFRST82WNL	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V	White	-	-	-	-	€136.36
B	GFR82W	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V AC	White	Single	No	1/2 hp	5-15R	€118.76
C	GFRTW82	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V AC	Brown	Single	Yes	1/2 hp	5-15R	€139.70
D	GFRTW82I	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V AC	Ivory	Single	Yes	1/2 hp	5-15R	€148.89
E	GFRTW82GRY	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V AC	Gray	Single	Yes	1/2 hp	5-15R	€121.43
F	GFRTW82BLK	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V AC	Black	Single	Yes	1/2 hp	5-15R	€133.13
G	GFRST82SNAPGY	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V	Gray	1	-	-	-	€119.01
H	GFTRST82ALNL	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V	Almond	-	-	-	-	€114.79
I	GFTWRST82AL	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V	Almond	-	-	-	-	€137.97
J	GFR82R	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V AC	Red	Single	No	1/2 hp	5-15R	€127.16
K	GFRTW82W	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V AC	White	Single	Yes	1 hp	5-15R	€149.93
L	GFR82	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V AC	Brown	Single	No	1/2 hp	5-15R	€135.30
M	GFR82I	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V AC	Ivory	Single	No	1/2 hp	5-15R	€125.54
N	GFR82GRY	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V AC	Gray	Single	No	1/2 hp	5-15R	€134.87
O	GFR82BLK	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V AC	Black	-	No	1/2 hp	5-15R	€116.98
P	GF8200SGW	15A	-	-	White	-	-	-	-	€205.54
Q	GFTWRST82SNAPBK	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V	Black	1	-	-	-	€126.09
R	GFRST82LA	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V	Almond	-	-	-	-	€129.27
S	GFRST82ALB	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V	Almond	-	-	-	-	€136.36
T	GFRTW82R	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V AC	Red	Single	Yes	1 hp	5-15R	€133.52
U	GFTRST82ALB	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V	Almond	-	-	-	-	€141.97
V	GFRST82ALNL	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V	Almond	-	-	-	-	€136.36
W	GFTRST82B	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V	Brown	-	-	-	-	€141.97
X	GFTRST82GYB	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V	Gray	-	-	-	-	€141.97
Y	GFTRST82LANL	15A	NEMA 5-15R	125V	Almond	-	-	-	-	€141.97

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130155 Series GFCI Receptacle

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A	1301550092	2	Female	RFQ
B	1301550110	2	Female	RFQ
C	1301550108	2	Female	RFQ
A	1301550091	2	Female	RFQ

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Plugtail Series Hospital Grade GFCI Receptacles

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Style	Model	Color	Number Of Poles	Voltage	Interrupt Rating
A	PT2097-HGNAGRY	Gray	2	125V AC	4A	RFQ
B	PT2097-HGNAI	Ivory	2	125V AC	4A	RFQ
C	PT2097-HGNARED	Red	2	125V AC	4A	RFQ
D	PT2097-HGNAW	White	2	125V AC	4A	RFQ

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Audible Alarm Self Test GFCI Receptacles, Hospital Grade

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A	2097-HGTRALA	Almond	2	125V AC	4A	RFQ
B	1597-HGTRALA	Almond	2	125V AC	4A	RFQ
C	1597-HGTRA	Brown	2	125V AC	4A	RFQ
D	2097-HGTRAI	Ivory	2	125V AC	4A	RFQ
E	2097-HGTRARED	Red	2	125V AC	4A	RFQ
F	2097-HGTRAW	White	2	125V AC	4A	RFQ

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A	2097TRDBCC4	-	-	-	-	Dark Bronze	RFQ
B	PT1597-NALA	Almond	2	125V AC	4A	-	RFQ
C	1597-LA	Almond	2	125V AC	4A	-	RFQ
D	PT2097-LA	Almond	2	125V AC	4A	-	RFQ
E	2097-LA	Almond	2	125V AC	4A	-	RFQ
B	PT1597-LA	Almond	2	125V AC	4A	-	RFQ
D	PT2097-NALA	Almond	2	125V AC	4A	-	RFQ
F	2097-NALA	Almond	2	125V AC	4A	-	RFQ
G	2097-BK	Black	-	-	-	-	RFQ
H	PT2097-BK	Black	2	125V AC	4A	-	RFQ
I	1597-BK	Black	2	125V AC	4A	-	RFQ
J	2097-NABL	Blue	2	125V AC	4A	-	RFQ
K	2097	Brown	-	-	-	-	RFQ
L	PT2097	Brown	2	125V AC	4A	-	RFQ
M	1597	Brown	-	-	-	-	RFQ
N	2097-NA	Brown	-	-	-	-	RFQ
O	2097-GRY	Gray	-	-	-	-	RFQ
P	2097-NAGRY	Gray	2	125V AC	4A	-	RFQ
Q	1597-GRY	Gray	2	125V AC	4A	-	RFQ
R	PT1597-NAGRY	Gray	2	125V AC	4A	-	RFQ
R	PT1597-GRY	Gray	2	125V AC	4A	-	RFQ
S	PT2097-GRY	Gray	2	125V AC	4A	-	RFQ
T	1597-I	Ivory	2	125V AC	4A	-	RFQ
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V	2097-I	Ivory	2	125V AC	4A	-	RFQ

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