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Posted by on March 12, 2007, 12:03 pm
I think that GFCI outlet look smarter than the regular outlets. Is
there a reason, other than cost) not to use them everywhere in the
house?
Thanks!
Aaron Fude
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Posted by N8N on March 12, 2007, 12:09 pm
On Mar 12, 11:03 am, aaronf...@gmail.com wrote:
> I think that GFCI outlet look smarter than the regular outlets. Is
> there a reason, other than cost) not to use them everywhere in the
> house?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Aaron Fude
I believe that they are not recommended for use wherever medical
equipment may be installed, if that is a concern.
If you like the look of the GFCI devices, check out the "Decora" line
of wiring devices; they look pretty much like a GFCI without the
buttons.
nate
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Posted by Goedjn on March 12, 2007, 5:42 pm
>On Mar 12, 11:03 am, aaronf...@gmail.com wrote:
>> I think that GFCI outlet look smarter than the regular outlets. Is
>> there a reason, other than cost) not to use them everywhere in the
>> house?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Aaron Fude
>
>I believe that they are not recommended for use wherever medical
>equipment may be installed, if that is a concern.
Anywhere where its very important that the circut not go dead
when it doesn't have to, you shouldn't use GFCIs.
That's mostly refridgeration, medical equipment, sump-pumps,
emergency lighting, and heavy fixed equipment.
For regular convenience outlets, no,
I can think of no reason other
than cost not to use GFCIs.
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Posted by Joseph Meehan on March 12, 2007, 12:49 pm
aaronfude@gmail.com wrote:
> I think that GFCI outlet look smarter than the regular outlets. Is
> there a reason, other than cost) not to use them everywhere in the
> house?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Aaron Fude
Money and false trips traded off against a very slight increase in
safety. If something it too expensive or too much trouble it will end up
not being used.
--
Joseph Meehan
Dia 's Muire duit
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Posted by RicodJour on March 12, 2007, 12:53 pm
On Mar 12, 12:03 pm, aaronf...@gmail.com wrote:
> I think that GFCI outlet look smarter than the regular outlets. Is
> there a reason, other than cost) not to use them everywhere in the
> house?
You think they look better? I don't think the push buttons add to the
aesthetic, but different strokes and all that.
http://members.tripod.com/~masterslic/FAQ-2/6.html
Not definitive, but it makes valid points.
R
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