jeffmoss26
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that panel...yikes!
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220v for garage panel questions
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Junkman
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All the outlets in the garage are going to need to be on gfci breakers. I just asked this question yesterday about my ceiling outlets for the garage doors, and that is when someone mentioned that even the 240 circuits also have to be on gfci breakers in the new 2020 code. I built my home 35 years ago to the code in effect then, however, whenever possible, I try to update to be in compliance with the latest codes. I know that it is for our safety that the codes are changing.
I am going to be going broke buying Square D QO gfci breakers, but at least it is relatively easy to change them out. They cost about $50 each!!!
I am going to be going broke buying Square D QO gfci breakers, but at least it is relatively easy to change them out. They cost about $50 each!!!
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exranger06
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All the outlets in the garage are going to need to be on gfci breakers. I just asked this question yesterday about my ceiling outlets for the garage doors, and that is when someone mentioned that even the 240 circuits also have to be on gfci breakers in the new 2020 code. I built my home 35 years ago to the code in effect then, however, whenever possible, I try to update to be in compliance with the latest codes. I know that it is for our safety that the codes are changing.
I am going to be going broke buying Square D QO gfci breakers, but at least it is relatively easy to change them out. They cost about $50 each!!!
You don't necessarily have to use GFCI breakers. All receptacles in the garage need to be GFCI protected, which you can accomplish by using GFCI breakers, OR by using GFCI receptacles. Only the first receptacle on the circuit needs to be a GFCI, and all downstream receptacles can be protected by it. The GFCIs need to be readily accessible (can't mount them on the ceiling).
As for 240v receptacles, yes they'll also need GFCI, and you'll have to use a GFCI breaker for those, since no one makes a 240v GFCI receptacle. But most jurisdictions are not following the 2020 NEC yet, so it's probably not a requirement in your area yet.