Single Gfci Outlet Wiring Diagram
This diagram illustrates wiring a gfci receptacle and light switch in the same outlet box a common arrangement in a bathroom with limited space.
Single gfci outlet wiring diagram. As discussed before gfci also known as ground fault circuit interrupter is a protection device against electric shock which detects the ground faults and leakage currents especially in outdoor and watery areas such as bathroom kitchen laundry etc. The above diagram shows the gfci wiring to multiple outlet as in white while the pictures are same. In the first diagram the single way switch and light bulb is connected to the load terminal of gfci. This example of wiring a single gfci receptacle outlet shows a outlet box with one pair of wires form a 2 wre cable with a ground wire.
One side of the gfci connected to the ground neutral wire as shown white in the diagram and another side to the high potential hot wire shown as black in the diagram shows as in black color. How to wire gfci combo switch and outlet gfci switch outlet wiring diagrams. Wiring a gfci receptacle is a little more complicated than hooking up a regular outlet but easily learned once explained. Gfci combo switch and outlet wiring circuit diagrams and installation.
The wires attaching to the gfi outlet connect to the line side. This gfi outlet comes with yellow tape over the load side. This way the switch and light bulb is gfci protected. If you are replacing an existing gfci outlet with a new one we suggest that you read our page about replacing a gfci outlet.
Wiring a gfci outlet with a light switch.