Install a GFCI Outlet with 6 Wires! Identify Line-In / Line and Load Wiring

A GFCI outlet protects the ungrounded outlets on the same circuit when installed properly. Come along as I replace a GFCI that is feeding (and protecting) multiple downstream outlets. There are 3 sets of wires (neutral, hot, ground) coming into the outlet box. This video shows how to identify the hot wire coming in from the electrical panel with a voltage tester, and placement of the 6 line and load wires.

Note: If you own a multimeter, you can ring out neutral and ground with continuity, without working with live wires.

Key Tools:
• Milwaukee 48-22-2241#1 Ecx 4" Insulated Screwdriver for Electrical Outlets
• Leviton GFCI 20-Amp Outlet
• Klein Tools RT210 Outlet Tester
• Klein Tools NCVT1P Voltage Tester
• Gardner Bender Wire Stripper

You Can Do It!
Wendy
the Mainely DIY Mom

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[Tyler-gqpf]

Welcome to Kasper’s Ghost Hunting Club!

[hellO]

Thanks for emphasizing on how to identify line and lead. I am doing exaclty as you showed, I have 2 wire sets and I am unable to find the neutral associated with the line and no matter what combination I try the gfci won't reset. You easily identified your neutral associated with line and other two with loads, how do I do it?

[eonwe]

I have all the wires like you except there's also a red wire. Where should i connect that to?

[hopperdeb]

Did as instructed & reset button won’t stay in & outlet will only work if holding in. Other outlets will not

[jeffreyalexander]

Leviton’s instructions say not to connect the GFCI when there are more than 4 wires plus grounds (you connected 6 plus the ground). The instructions are to call an electrician in this case. Why did you feel safe in connecting 6 and is there a reason that you know of for the instruction not to do so?

[csn]

4:45 I stopped watching at this point. Never connect more than one wire per terminal. If you have more than one of the same wire, pigtail it! You are teaching your audience to do things that are not only against code, but dangerous!