Answer by Harper for How do I install a GFCI receptacle with two hot wires...
This "shared neutral" circuit is actually one circuit called a Multi-Wire Branch Circuit or MWBC. You must comply with their rules. Rule: You must pigtail neutrals. You can't use the 2 neutral screws...
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It depends what you want to protect. If you just want to protect that outlet then it's easy. Pigtail the Black and white wires and connect them to the feed side of the GFCI. Leave the load side of the...
View ArticleAnswer by Tech Davey for How do I install a GFCI receptacle with two hot...
I suspect that some writers are confusing the old Voltage Operated GFCIs with the new Current Operated GFCIs. The modern type contain a little toroidal transformer that the live and neutral are...
View ArticleAnswer by e-lectrician for How do I install a GFCI receptacle with two hot...
BMitch's post is partly correct and dangerously wrong. 3 wire circuits of (2) 120V circuits sharing one neutral should be connected to lines with a 2-pole breaker, and MUST be on opposite phase...
View ArticleAnswer by user15295 for How do I install a GFCI receptacle with two hot wires...
white, black, red wires/GFI receptacle white carries unused power back. Black n Red carry power in (to power your crap) But be careful ( if black wire is attached to a breaker at the electrical panel...
View ArticleAnswer by Steven for How do I install a GFCI receptacle with two hot wires...
Pigtail the neutral and the hot. This is the correct way to install any receptacle, GFCI or not.
View ArticleAnswer by Justin K for How do I install a GFCI receptacle with two hot wires...
Dont over complicate this. It is very simple problem. Just leave the red wire alone. No one here knows for sure what it is used for but it doesnt matter. Every electrician/homeowners wire things a...
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Answer by Tester101 for How do I install a GFCI receptacle with two hot wires...
The first problem is that you may be using the wrong cable and breakers. NEC calls for 2 20Amp small appliance circuits in the kitchen, to accomplish this you'll need to switch to 20Amp breakers and...
View ArticleAnswer by shirlock homes for How do I install a GFCI receptacle with two hot...
Most of what Gregmac has said is correct, however I have to correct a couple of small items. It is totally acceptable and often done to use a three wire circuit (black/red hot, white neutral & bare...
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How do I install a GFCI receptacle with two hot wires and common neutral?
In my kitchen, I want to replace a regular 120V receptacle with a GFCI-protected receptacle. The instructions describe what to do with a regular 2-wire + ground feed, with and without daisy chaining...
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