TractorJeff
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GFCI or Arc Fault...…
What is code requirements?
Going to Menards soon....
What is code requirements?
Going to Menards soon....
Garage Breakers- What to buy
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bimmer1980
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Get ready for sticker shock!!! Those breakers are $50 each...
Meanwhile a GFCI outlet is $20.
I only use a GFCI breaker where I cannot put a GFCI outlet easily.... I.e. Outlets for ceiling mounted outlets for a garage door opener, etc...
You'll need to check your local codes. Out here, garages only require GCFi protection. I think bedrooms in New construction might need arc flat as well, but not sure...
Meanwhile a GFCI outlet is $20.
I only use a GFCI breaker where I cannot put a GFCI outlet easily.... I.e. Outlets for ceiling mounted outlets for a garage door opener, etc...
You'll need to check your local codes. Out here, garages only require GCFi protection. I think bedrooms in New construction might need arc flat as well, but not sure...
wyliesdiesels
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need GFCIs for garage
mike93lx
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keep in mind that a single GFCI outlet will also protect other outlets downstream, if you wire it correctly, so you only need one per circuit.
alfredeneuman
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....and faceless GFI's (with no receptacles) can be had for lighting circuit receptacles, installed in the same box as the switches. It just takes 1 more space in the switch box.
(Much less cost than a GFI breaker)
(Much less cost than a GFI breaker)
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sberry
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I just bought some recepts at Menards, 3 pack about 34$. I thought I got a deal.
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TractorJeff
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Thanks Wylie and Berry!
I bought only insulation and LED lights that were on sale yesterday, then spent an hour & half getting pn's and prices for electrical items as there is an 11% sale next week. I have a $1300 rebate check, so I needed to generate a list to get over that amount. Will double check the GFCI outlets prices as they appeared to be $34 each? I didn't pull the package off the rack but maybe as Berry stated those were 3 packs?
I bought only insulation and LED lights that were on sale yesterday, then spent an hour & half getting pn's and prices for electrical items as there is an 11% sale next week. I have a $1300 rebate check, so I needed to generate a list to get over that amount. Will double check the GFCI outlets prices as they appeared to be $34 each? I didn't pull the package off the rack but maybe as Berry stated those were 3 packs?
Question here.
Does the code read for a "garage" or exterior building/shop ? If it's a "garage" but has it's own meter (not sub panel) does it require GFCIs ?
Question here.
Does the code read for a "garage" or exterior building/shop ? If it's a "garage" but has it's own meter (not sub panel) does it require GFCIs ?
Is it a garage, or an accessory building at or below grade intended for storage, workspace, or similar? Then yes, all 15 and 20 120V receptacles require GFCI protection.
The existence of a separate service doesn't change that.
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The code article reads (210.8.A(2) in 2017 NEC):
Garages, and also accessory buildings that have a floor
located at or below grade level not intended as habitable rooms and limited to storage areas, work areas, and areas of similar use