kit:electrical_safety
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===== Outdoor extension cord ===== | ===== Outdoor extension cord ===== | ||
If using an extension cord, be sure to use one that's labeled " | If using an extension cord, be sure to use one that's labeled " | ||
===== GFCI Protection ===== | ===== GFCI Protection ===== | ||
- | The most important electrical safety element is the use of //Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt// protection, | + | The most important electrical safety element is the use of //Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt// protection, |
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==== GFCI protected outlet ==== | ==== GFCI protected outlet ==== | ||
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==== GFCI protected extension cord ==== | ==== 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 " | + | 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 " |
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- | **NOTE:** Not all outdoor extension cords are GFCI-protected. Check the label and look for the buttons. | + | |
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==== In-line GFCI ==== | ==== In-line GFCI ==== | ||
- | If you already have an outdoor extension cable that you want to use, but it is not GFCI-protected, 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) |
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+ | ====== Summary ====== | ||
+ | All these suggestions be used together and proper safety equipment and procedures should be used in all aspects of assembly and use of the CrowBox. | ||
kit/electrical_safety.txt · Last modified: 2018/10/01 20:24 by steve