Hidden GFCI
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pattenp
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Can you provide gfci protection to a standard outlet for the hood from another gfci outlet that's open to view/access?
mike93lx
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All junctions /connections have to be accessible, regardless if it is gfci or not
So that goes back to the original question in the OP, how do you wire an island range hood that comes with a plug?
I'll tell you later how mine is....
mike93lx
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Remove the cord and hardwire
But isn't that a violation to cut the cord off an appliance?
And the junction would still need to be accessible
mike93lx
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Yep. Fully accessible when you remove the hood and disassemble.
Do as I say, not as I do
I went through this when I remodeled.Yep. Fully accessible when you remove the hood and disassemble.
Do as I say, not as I do
IIRC I have a single outlet in the "chimney" of my hood. Could not come up with any other way....
wyliesdiesels
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GFCI breaker an option?
Shiftless
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Maybe?Do I see vents at the top here?
I stole the first pic I found online. Mine definitely does not have vents.
Shiftless
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Isn't it crazy that there could be a “ventless” hood somewhere like that directs greasy smoke from your stovetop upward to blow out across your white ceiling paint?
I suppose. Mine has a nice 6" duct to a roof vent.
Shiftless
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Me too.
I‘ve been in more than one kitchen where the hood collects steam and smoke and blows it out into the kitchen.
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Its a convertible model. Has the vents near the ceiling for ventless using carbon filters. Thought Id try that mode first. Not a fan of another roof breach & either way it doesn't prevent build up. Being a widower theres not much need for it, just wanted to control the smoke from bacon.
rlitman
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Well, that calls for a GFCI with an alarm, or a GFCI breaker. Though to be fair, this has got to be the dumbest requirement for a GCFI after a garage door opener. I'm all for code when it improves safety, but it's pointless here other than to check a box off for an inspector and add a point of failure.
larry4406
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At the day job of new construction, all our hoods are direct wire.
The electrician puts a gfi in the back wall of the cabinet below for the cooktop. This outlet serves the cooktop and the hood.
The electrician puts a gfi in the back wall of the cabinet below for the cooktop. This outlet serves the cooktop and the hood.
Stuart in MN
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Put the GFCI inside an adjacent cabinet. That way it will still be accessible.
That leaves the power cord visually obnoxious. I either hard wire it or put the outlet in the chimney cover.
manwithtools
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And add to the profits of the electrical manufacturers...
You can have a blank cover GFCI in a cabinet and feed an outlet off the load side. When it trips, you reset inside the cabinet.
Otherwise calling an electrician maybe a good option