Gfci Load Side Wiring Diagram

How many outlets can connect to the first gfci outlet.
Gfci load side wiring diagram. Connecting to the line terminals only results in the outlet providing gfci protection only for that outlet. Gfcis have two pairs of screw terminals for connecting wires. In this video i talk about the difference between the line and load on a gfci electrical receptacle. How to wire a gfci and receptacle.
Line and load will be clearly labeled on the back of the gfci outlet and often times the load side will be covered with a piece of tape. This diagram illustrates the wiring for a circuit with 2 gfci receptacles followed by a light and switch. Using the feed through method is there a limit on either the number of downstream receptacles or the distance beyond the gfci outlet. Refer to the diagram above about wiring gfci receptacles for additional help.
Protected receptacle s will be connected to the gfci load side as shown below. One pair is marked line and one is marked load. By connecting the switch to the load terminals on the last gfci the switch and light are protected against ground faults as well. This will save you money and it so easy to do.
This gfci wiring method may be found in a bathroom or kitchen where the switch may be near a water source. You can add any reasonable number of outlets the concern is to stay within the amperage load of the circuit distance is not a problem as long as your under 200 feet depending on the. The load connection is available to feed additional standard non gfci outlets downstream from the gfci location to provide protection from the gfci. Loosen the silver and brass terminal screws on the line side of the outlet.
Gfci load wiring diagram. I will list below the. In other words any regular outlet that is fed from the load side of the gfci is also protected from a ground fault because of the gfci outlet. It means all the connected loads to the load terminals of gfci are protected.
Select either image to enlarge. Power is connected to the gfci line side. The differences are pretty straightforward but i made this video to clarify exactly what each. Connected to its load.
In this video i will show you how to wire up a gfi and make a receptacle gfi protected. Gfci receptacle with two standard receptacles connected to its load. Wiring a gfci outlet with combo switch outlet receptacle light switch. Line and load have special meaning when wiring ground fault circuit interrupter gfci outlets.