Electrical Outlet Options for Safety & Convenience

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The GFCI Outlet

This one could save a life. The letters G-F-C-I stand for “ground fault circuit interrupter.” This means the outlet can sense the flow of electricity to the earth, switching off power within milliseconds if this flow is detected. In this case, the term “ground” means anything electrically connected to planet earth. In most situations where you would get a shock (or worse), your body unintentionally formed a pathway for electricity to travel to a pipe, the floor or something else. A GFCI outlet will click and shut off the power before it causes harm. Codes typically require GFCIs in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, basements, laundry rooms and the outdoors.

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