GFCI - (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) with Plug.
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter or GFCI for short, is always recommended when dealing with electricity and water. GFCI’s monitor the current balance in real-time between the hot wire (120V) and neutral. If there is an imbalance in this measurement, e.g. more current is measured flowing from the hot wire compared to the neutral, it can be assumed the current is going to ground, or in the worst case, through a person and then to ground. It is the purpose of the GFCI to prevent this scenario. GFCI’s monitor for ‘trip current’ of typically 5-6mA or 0.005-0.006Amps. This amount of ‘let-go’ current was determined safe through scientific study and implemented for all GFCI’s in use today. A GFCI must accept some of what is referred to as ‘leakage current’ to remain compatible with the circuits they protect. Always periodically test your GFCI’s with the builtin test button and replace them once they have reached the end their useful life.
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter or GFCI for short, is always recommended when dealing with electricity and water. GFCI’s monitor the current balance in real-time between the hot wire (120V) and neutral. If there is an imbalance in this measurement, e.g. more current is measured flowing from the hot wire compared to the neutral, it can be assumed the current is going to ground, or in the worst case, through a person and then to ground. It is the purpose of the GFCI to prevent this scenario. GFCI’s monitor for ‘trip current’ of typically 5-6mA or 0.005-0.006Amps. This amount of ‘let-go’ current was determined safe through scientific study and implemented for all GFCI’s in use today. A GFCI must accept some of what is referred to as ‘leakage current’ to remain compatible with the circuits they protect. Always periodically test your GFCI’s with the builtin test button and replace them once they have reached the end their useful life.
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter or GFCI for short, is always recommended when dealing with electricity and water. GFCI’s monitor the current balance in real-time between the hot wire (120V) and neutral. If there is an imbalance in this measurement, e.g. more current is measured flowing from the hot wire compared to the neutral, it can be assumed the current is going to ground, or in the worst case, through a person and then to ground. It is the purpose of the GFCI to prevent this scenario. GFCI’s monitor for ‘trip current’ of typically 5-6mA or 0.005-0.006Amps. This amount of ‘let-go’ current was determined safe through scientific study and implemented for all GFCI’s in use today. A GFCI must accept some of what is referred to as ‘leakage current’ to remain compatible with the circuits they protect. Always periodically test your GFCI’s with the builtin test button and replace them once they have reached the end their useful life.