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  1. Can/should I change GFI outlet to standard outlet

    Nov 30, 2021 · I would like to know if I can replace that one outlet with a standard outlet and leave the remaining four as GFI. However: the state of Texas building code does require all outlets …

  2. Can I change which outlet on a circuit has the GFCI reset switch?

    Jan 17, 2023 · The panel and GFCI reset outlet are both in the basement a mere 20 feet from each other. The GFCI reset outlet is in a corner of a basement room where I would like to put …

  3. Can I replace a GFCI plug with a regular duplex?

    Oct 13, 2014 · GFCI's can wear out. If you're willing to give up the protection then yes, you can switch back to a normal grounded outlet and the wiring should be basically the same. You'll …

  4. GFCI Outlet wired to non GFCI. Can I switch?

    Jan 13, 2016 · I have a GFCI outlet that is wired to another non GfCI outlet. So when either has a problem, they will trip off. My question. Can I reverse these outlets? Let's say the GFCI outlet …

  5. Is it OK to replace a 15A outlet with 20A outlet as long as it's ...

    Jun 25, 2020 · The garage has one 15A outlet, a few lights, and two garage doors. I want to plug in a treadmill into the garage. The treadmill has a NEMA 5-20P plug on it and has a label that …

  6. Is it safe to replace a 15 amp GFCI outlet with a 20 amp GFCI outlet?

    Mar 25, 2021 · A 20 amp GFCI really doesn't provide any thing that a 15 amp will except the ability to plug in a 20 amp device. When was the last time you saw a 20 amp plug on an …

  7. Replace Gfci plug with standard - Home Improvement Stack …

    Jun 26, 2017 · The manufacturer has obviously decided that use of a GFCI is prudent. It's your device though, so sure, you can replace the plug with a more basic one. If you do this, I would …

  8. Is it ok to replace all 2-prong receptacles with GFCI ones without ...

    May 11, 2021 · I'm replacing a few 2-prong receptacles with GFCI ones in an old house. My understanding is that ideally we should identify head of circuit and only replace the head …

  9. How do I replace two split receptacles with GFCI receptacles?

    Mar 21, 2015 · 5 I need to replace two receptacles in my kitchen with GFCI outlets. On each receptacle, the top and bottom outlet are on different breakers. I've replaced standard outlets …

  10. Can I add a standard receptacle on a GFCI circuit

    I live in Austin, Texas. The only reason I think this may be possible is that our current GFCI outlets seems to have several "normal" looking outlets on a circuit with just one outlet that has the …