3 Wire Gfci Outlet Diagram. Wiring for a switch and gfci receptacle in the same box is also shown. If you are replacing an existing gfci outlet with a new one we suggest that you read our page about replacing a gfci outlet.
Follow steps 1 through 3 above. Wiring for a switch and gfci receptacle in the same box is also shown. The neutral wire from the circuit is shared by both sets.
It means all the connected loads to the load terminals of gfci are protected.
How to wire a gfci and receptacle. One side of the gfci connected to the ground neutral wire as shown white in the diagram and another side to the high potential hot wire shown as black in the diagram shows as in black color. These allow the gfci to work as intended and protect all the outlets on the load side. This will save you money and it so.
