GFCI Outlet with end of life Monitoring

A GFCI outlet is necessary when electrical outlets are positioned close to water. In other words, GFCI outlets should be installed in bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, outdoors, etc. Apart from being an important preventive measure in your home, the installation of GFCI outlets is actually required by law. According to the National Electric Code (NEC), all homes must be equipped with GFCI protection. While earlier GFCI outlets were required only near water, recently the requirement has been extended to cover all single phase outlets of 125 volts. Benefits of Installing GFCI Outlet Apart from the peace of mind that you and your family are protected against electrocutions, installing GFCI outlets will help you: 1. Prevent Shocks Electrical shocks and electrocution are the major risks that you can be exposed to through electrical devices at your home. This becomes a bigger concern if you have kids who can unknowingly touch the applian…