Teken
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Just finished installing some out lets in the garage. I wanted to ensure both side walls were protected with a GFI out let. On the outside of the garage the builder has installed the same Cooper *Shock Sentry* units as I have inside the garage. Only difference theirs are enclosed into a weather proof casing.
On the one wall (right side) I simply took power from the builders GFI outlet since it was there already and accessible.
I simply plugged my wires on the bottom of the unit and wired the rest down stream.
All tested fine with my Fluke DMM with a rock steady 120 VAC. I tested all the outlets using the *Test* button and all shut off as expected. I also took one of my testers and plugged it in to all the outlets and pressed the *test* on the unit and it properly tripped and shut off power at the GFI up stream.
I repeated this whole process with a brand new Cooper Shock Sentry GFI, and all tested fine, and the measurments were the same, rock steady 120 VAC. (Left wall)
Now, this is the part that made me pause: The little yellow sticker that covers the *load* terminals indicate that this device can not be installed where it is moist / damp??
I am at a loss here . . . 
I have two of the exact same brand, style, model GFI in the exterior of the house. One is at the rear of the house, the other is installed at the front outside walk way. This obviously met code, and was complient when it was passed by the inspector!
It's outside there will be rain, it will be humid, and it definately will be damp!
Now the installation of the outlets IN the garage is sheltered and in a confined space (garage). I am sure it will be damp, moist, and wet, hence why I installed these blasted things in the first place so as I don't get elctrocuted if a mishap was to happen!
Long story short can someone explain the logic, or the reason these devices are being used, if it's not intended as so???
BTW: All the recepticle box's are metal, all of them are enclosed in a vapor barrier plastic casing, and all are properly grounded. The Cooper Shock Sentry unit is idiot proof, and easy to install and has the added benefits of tamper resistant shutters, end of life lock out, and no power if miswired.
Insight, clarification would be greatly appreciated . . .
On the one wall (right side) I simply took power from the builders GFI outlet since it was there already and accessible.
I simply plugged my wires on the bottom of the unit and wired the rest down stream.All tested fine with my Fluke DMM with a rock steady 120 VAC. I tested all the outlets using the *Test* button and all shut off as expected. I also took one of my testers and plugged it in to all the outlets and pressed the *test* on the unit and it properly tripped and shut off power at the GFI up stream.
I repeated this whole process with a brand new Cooper Shock Sentry GFI, and all tested fine, and the measurments were the same, rock steady 120 VAC. (Left wall)
Now, this is the part that made me pause: The little yellow sticker that covers the *load* terminals indicate that this device can not be installed where it is moist / damp??
I am at a loss here . . .
I have two of the exact same brand, style, model GFI in the exterior of the house. One is at the rear of the house, the other is installed at the front outside walk way. This obviously met code, and was complient when it was passed by the inspector!
It's outside there will be rain, it will be humid, and it definately will be damp!
Now the installation of the outlets IN the garage is sheltered and in a confined space (garage). I am sure it will be damp, moist, and wet, hence why I installed these blasted things in the first place so as I don't get elctrocuted if a mishap was to happen!
Long story short can someone explain the logic, or the reason these devices are being used, if it's not intended as so???
BTW: All the recepticle box's are metal, all of them are enclosed in a vapor barrier plastic casing, and all are properly grounded. The Cooper Shock Sentry unit is idiot proof, and easy to install and has the added benefits of tamper resistant shutters, end of life lock out, and no power if miswired.
Insight, clarification would be greatly appreciated . . .
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