How to wire GFCI

by Jim May
(Worcester, MA)

I have stripped the bathroom down to studs, tiled the floor etc as a part of a bathroom remodel.

I did a "home run" to the circuit panel, added two outside electrical switches: one for "fan", one for "light". My questions is..is there a diagram for this?

I have GFCI in place and nothing is tied in right now. Does Anyone have wiring diagrams for GFCI wiring?

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How to wire GFCI

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Oct 01, 2008

GFCI Outlet Installation
by: DIYBath

Ground fault circuit interpreter (GFCI) can save lives at home. It is designed to protect people from getting electrocuted in areas in the house where water and electricity are likely to touch. Areas like bathroom, kitchen counter, or areas right outside the home are required to have GFCI installations. Other areas that must have GFCI are unfinished basements, garages, crawl spaces, area near sinks, and outbuildings.

A GFCI installation can also be referred to as safety switch. It is a cheap electrical device that protects against fatal electric shocks and electrical fires. What it does is to interrupt the flow of current by turning off the power when it detects imbalance or loss of current.

The receptacle-type of GFCI should be handled by a qualified electrician and should not be attempted by those who have no electrical wiring experience. The portable GFCI is the one that can be installed regardless if one knows about electrical circuits or not.

If you have installed a GFCI, you should maintain in properly by testing it once a month to make sure that they are functioning well. All GFCI installations should be tested to check if they could indeed protect and monitor the circuit.

Good Luck on your Remodel....