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--- kit:electrical_safety [2018/09/26 19:27] – [GFCI Protection] steve
+++ kit:electrical_safety [2018/10/01 20:24] (current) – [Summary] steve
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 ==== GFCI protected extension cord ====
-Outdoor extension cords with built-in GFCI protection are widely available. These cords usually feature a small box somewhere along the cord's length with the same "TEST" and "RESET" buttons as other GFCI-protected products.
+Outdoor extension cords with built-in GFCI protection are widely available. These cords usually feature a small box somewhere along the cord's length with the same "TEST" and "RESET" buttons as other GFCI-protected devices.
-**NOTE:** Not all outdoor extension cords are GFCI-protected. Check the label and look for the buttons.
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 ==== In-line GFCI ====
-If you already have an ordinary (non-GFCI) outdoor extension cable that you want to use, you can buy a very short extension cable with GFCI protection. To use one of these, you plug the GFCI cable into your power outlet then plug the outdoor extension cable into this in-line GFCI cable.
+If you already have an ordinary (non-GFCI) outdoor-rated extension cable that you want to use, you can buy a very short extension cable that will provide GFCI protection. To use one of these, you'd usually plug the short GFCI cable into your power outlet then plug the outdoor extension cable into this in-line GFCI cable-  But be sure to follow the directions that come with the cable.
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+====== Summary ======
+All of these suggestions should be considered and proper safety equipment and procedures should be followed in all aspects of assembly and use of the CrowBox.