GFCI circuit breaker or i

Mar 04, 2004 0 Replies

Yi:



YJ> I need to install a circuit of 12 outlets/light fixture in the basement. YJ> I understand each GFCI can control 3 downstream outlets (a total of 4). YJ> So use of 3 GFCIs should work for the circuit. YJ> YJ> Are the any advantages using GFCI circuit breakers? Cost difference is YJ> neglegible.



Really?? Last I checked GFCI circuit breakers were a lot more expensive.



Not going to get into the number of protected outlets per GFCI but having multiple may have an advantage. If a GFCI trips it will only kill the power to one wall (or room section, depending on how wired) - the whole room would not go dark.


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