GFCI Outlet Installation - In 60 Seconds #Shorts

This short video demonstrates a GFCI Outlet Installation. GFCI outlets or receptacles are very simple to install with some basic hand tools. They are very similar to a standard outlet or receptacle when it come to installation with exception of a few simple differences explained in this video.

These outlets are required by code within six feet of a water source such as in kitchens and bathrooms but also in other wet or potentially wet locations such as basements, garages or exterior outlets.

These outlets are designed to trip when they detect a current delta between hot and neutral of 5mA or higher.

Be sure to disconnect power by opening a circuit breaker or pulling the fuse before working on any electrical circuits. Also verify power has been disconnected with a meter or other approved method.

[BackyardMaine]

Please comment with any questions.. I will reply ASAP. Thanks for watching!

[cff]

Electrician once told me wanna learn how to do a outlet. He said what do white people wear jewelry wise. I said silver he said okay put the white wire to the silver screw. He then said what do black people wear in jewelry I said gold he said okay take the black wire and stick it to the gold screws. Then last he said what does the Spanish man need to get to work a green card he said now take the brown wire to the green one. From that moment on I became a electrician an never forgot itm

[thatguy]

You better get those screws on the cover plate facing up and down sir lol

[trillium_music]

Black to brass
White to silver
Green to ground

Wires go the direction of tightening the screw

Line = in
Load =out

[mattcantstop]

Shorts are the best. I am so glad this wasn’t a 14 minute video.

[atta]

You should never use impacts on the electrical connections of outlets

[joeythefoxxo]

Little tip: GFCI’s are also great near aquariums or aquatic animal habitats, if a pump or heater shorts to the water, your pets won’t be harmed.

[_TK_MNE]

Bought a 94yr old house 5 mths ago. I'm having to learn how to DIY EVERYTHING. This vid made me realize that I have none of there anywhere in the house. Now I'm adding 4 GFCI's to my ever growing Home Depot cart. Thank you!

[kyleoconnor]

Great video! But my OCD wishes the faceplate screws were both horizontal 🤣

[woodlandxwarrior]

I like to crimp my pigtails to the screw so if it does come loose its not moving away from the screw. Then I tape around the receptacle, switch or whatever.

[ottoroth]

I've been called about a GFCI Receptical not working....usually the neutrals are reversed! I always test before I fully install!

[HaakonAnderson]

I would highly suggest putting the cover plate on after the drywall

[ChronicBongitis]

You should have mentioned that if you're only connecting to the line side to not remove the stickers covering the terminals on the load side.

[DaddyBeanDaddyBean]

I like those green wirenuts with the hole for the ground - one less pigtail to mess with.😊

[ydhamitch]

Depending on where you live and house your home is designed, every outlet could possibky be within 6ft of a water source. Personally, I just install these over the regular outlets no matter where it's located

[mitsosify]

As an electrical engineer, I'm always curious about the different equipment that is used around the world!

[jaje]

Great explanation and demonstration! Very CLEARLY
told. Thank-you for helping so many.

[adamconnolly]

Doing a bathroom reno and found the receptacle box for the 220v oven under and beside the metal tub. Just a little scary. All boxed in now and waterproof.

[swordscar]

if it has a line and a load said does that mean you can connect the load side to another outlet on the same breaker to effectively have that gfci protected as well

[dwezzy]

at the end i saw the ground touching the green wire watch carefully befo puttin that covr on towurdz the end bro😩⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️