Split Wired GFCI

[FlavortownPublicWorks]

Couldn't find this in a search, though I'm sure it's been covered.
Seeing that GFCI outlets can't be split wired (different circuits for top and bottom outlets in a box), how do I add GFCI protection to split wired circuits? Are GFCI breakers the only way to do this?

 

[tyme2par4]

Are you looking for a split wired circuit that uses a single feed, and one is switched, or uses 2 different feeds?

If it's a single feed, I think a GFCI outlet upstream of where the wire splits would work.

If 2 different feeds, then you would need a 240V GFCI breaker I think. Unless they each use their own neutral, and then 2 separate 120V GFCI breakers would work. Or 2 GFCI outlets upstream of the outlets would also work.

 

[FlavortownPublicWorks]

I'm thinking 2 separate feeds, 2 20a circuits in each box, so 240v. Probably the cheapest way would be 2 GFCI outlets upstream?

 

[Norcal]

GFCI breaker or install a GFCI receptacle at each location are the only choices that I see.

 

[shadycrew31]

You might be able to use dead front GFCI's at the start of your loop. They are typically used applications where the outlet or item required to have GFCI protection is inaccessible.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

Couldn't find this in a search, though I'm sure it's been covered.
Seeing that GFCI outlets can't be split wired (different circuits for top and bottom outlets in a box), how do I add GFCI protection to split wired circuits? Are GFCI breakers the only way to do this?

Are you talking about a multi-wire branch circuit(shared neutral) that feeds one receptacle with the 2 outlets getting separate hot legs?

Only way to have GFCI protection for that is with a double pole GFCI breaker...

 

[pjmariner]

GFCI doube pole breaker is how I am doing it. I am going to do a writeup soon in my garage thread. I ran 12/3(with ground romex) . The breaker for my panel was $90, but not needing any GFI outlets, the contractor packs of standard outlets cost next to nothing.

I am doing surface mounted 4 square boxes with 2 duplex outlets per box, 1 white outlet for 1 circuit, 1 almond outlet the other. The goal is being able to run a vacuum and tool at same box on different circuit on all my boxes

Also, if you are doing multi-wire branch circuit you have to pigtail your connections, you cant use the outlets alone to continue the circuit.

 

[Lonnies Performance]

GFCI doube pole breaker is how I am doing it. I am going to do a writeup soon in my garage thread. I ran 12/3(with ground romex) . The breaker for my panel was $90, but not needing any GFI outlets, the contractor packs of standard outlets cost next to nothing.

I am doing surface mounted 4 square boxes with 2 duplex outlets per box, 1 white outlet for 1 circuit, 1 almond outlet the other. The goal is being able to run a vacuum and tool at same box on different circuit on all my boxes

Also, if you are doing multi-wire branch circuit you have to pigtail your connections, you cant use the outlets alone to continue the circuit.

I did the same thing.... a 20A 2 pole 240V GFCI breaker feeding a quad receptacles.
Works well, no nuisance trips & it also gives more available power at any 1 location when you plug multiple devices into adjacent outlets.