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kit:electrical_safety [2018/09/26 19:30] – [In-line GFCI] stevekit:electrical_safety [2025/04/22 17:22] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 ====== Introduction ====== ====== Introduction ======
-Since the CrowBox needs to be plugged into a power main in order to operate, it's important to observe some safety precautions, especially if your CrowBox will be deployed in an area that can be exposed to water from rain, sprinkler systems or any other water source.+If you choose to power your Crowbox by connecting it to AC household power, it's important to observe some safety precautions, especially if your CrowBox will be deployed in an area that can be exposed to water from rain, sprinkler systems or any other water source.
  
 **NOTE:** This article contains specific information that applies only to installations in the USA and Canada. The safety information remains the same, but the specific safety devices will vary in other regions of the world. **NOTE:** This article contains specific information that applies only to installations in the USA and Canada. The safety information remains the same, but the specific safety devices will vary in other regions of the world.
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 ==== In-line GFCI ==== ==== In-line GFCI ====
-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 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.
  
kit/electrical_safety.1538015455.txt.gz · Last modified: 2018/09/26 19:30 by steve