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GFCI in a Child's Room
by Mark Orman
A lot of people wonder whether it makes sense to install GFCIs in a nursery or a child's room. The answer is: any extra safety that can be added is definitely a good idea. A GFCI can protect infants and children the same way it protects the rest of the family, by interrupting the flow if electricity.
GFCI is an acronym for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. A GFCI is an inexpensive electrical device that protects people from severe or fatal electric shocks. GFCIs my also be able to prevent electrical fires and reduce the severity of others, because they are designed to interrupt the flow of electric current.
When an unintended electric path is created between a source of current and a grounded surface such a plugged in hair dryer and a bathtub full of water, a dangerous situation can occur. From this situation, a mild or severe electric shock can occur if a human body provides a path for electric current to flow to the ground.
The unintentional path that I described is called a ground fault. Ground faults occur when the current is leaking somewhere. In effect, electricity is escaping to the ground.
The GFCI constantly monitors electricity flowing in a circuit, to sense any loss of current. If the current flowing through the circuit differs by a small amount from the amount from the amount of current returning (a leak), the CFCI quickly switches off power to that particular circuit. The GFCI interrupts power faster than a blink of an eye to prevent a lethal dose of electricity. It is possible someone might still receive a painful shock, but would probably not receive a serious shock.
It is required by code to install GFCI receptacles in the kitchen and the bathrooms. Other important locations for the GFCI include the laundry room, garage, and outside circuits. There are several types of GFCIs to choose from; including circuit breaker types, and even portables that can be plugged into a receptacle, then, an electrical product is plugged into the GFCI.
About the Author
Mark Orman is a Licensed General Contractor (CGC1506674) a Licensed Roofing Contractor (CCC1327051) and a Home Inspector in the Central Florida area. He is the owner of Mark Orman Construction Marks3.com and Mark's Guaranteed Home Inspections Marks3.com
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