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Tools & Equipment for Wiring an Electrical Outlet
GFCI & Standard Electrical Outlets
Installing 15-amp & 20-amp Electrical Outlets
Picking Electrical Outlet Locations
Cutting a Hole for an Electrical Outlet
Drilling a Hole in the Ceiling or Floor for an Electrical Outlet
Feeding Wires Through the Wall for an Electrical Outlet
Turning Off the Power When Wiring an Electrical Outlet
Stripping Electrical Wires to Install an Electrical Outlet
Installing an Electrical Outlet Box
Wiring an Electrical Outlet
Installing the Ground Fault Interrupter on an Electrical Outlet
Wiring an Outlet to an Electrical Box
Testing Electrical Outlets for Connectivity
Testing the Electrical Outlet Source Box
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Summary: GFCI and standard electrical outlets are wired differently, learn how to install and wire a new electrical outlet with expert tips and advice on home improvement in this free video.
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eHow Article: GFCI & Standard Electrical Outlets
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evuser4239 said
on 8/2/2008 Your video is excellent. But I have a doubt. Does the GFCI receptacle need a GFCI breaker?