Does a CGFI outlet need to be first in a series?
#1
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Does a CGFI outlet need to be first in a series?
The first outlet in a series in my kitchen is the perfect place for a USB plug (I looked for one that was CGFI too but no luck) and would like to move the CGFI to the next outlet. I have heard different things that it doesn't matter but I'm not so sure about that.
Can someone confirm whether the CGFI has to be first or not?
Thanks for your time
Can someone confirm whether the CGFI has to be first or not?
Thanks for your time
#2
Does not need to be first, but any outlets before it are not protected, any outlets after are.
However, I do believe all kitchen outlets must be GFCI. That's current code. If you home was built to that code then you will be violating it and if a fire should occur insurance may not cover.
However, I do believe all kitchen outlets must be GFCI. That's current code. If you home was built to that code then you will be violating it and if a fire should occur insurance may not cover.
drumz
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#3
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Yea, I was afraid of that, wish I had thought of it when I wired the kitchen because I could've ran the homerun further to make the current second outlet the first.
Oh well.
Thanks for your help!
Oh well.
Thanks for your help!
#5
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True but then I'd have to go down to the basement if it tripped. Dang, hindsight is always 1000%
#9
I do not believe a USB outlet needs to be GFCI protected unless, of course, it's a combination USB with a 120 volt receptacle too.
Use one like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Maxxima-Horiz...39445825&psc=1
Use one like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Maxxima-Horiz...39445825&psc=1