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The last 20 years of Home Power Have Been Amazing
Well done Erik, installing a gfci under the counter technically violates the readily accessible rule. How can you conveniently access the the test buttons to do the monthly test required by the installation instructions?? fyi I don’t test my gfci ... 
The last 20 years of Home Power Have Been Amazing
One more thought for safety,  when you have an existing circuit for a stove or dryer, if was installed over 20 years ago it will be a 3 wire circuit. Line one ,line two and neutral, NO GROUND! It was at the time permitted to be grounded through th... 
The last 20 years of Home Power Have Been Amazing
This is an interesting discussion,  the first appliance requirement for gfci was for dishwashers . The substantiation for the dishwasher requirement was manufactures could not meet the safety requirements for leakage current.  I’ve often wondered ... 
The last 20 years of Home Power Have Been Amazing
In Washington State 2pole circuits serving appliances has been delayed till 2026.below is copied from the State’s monthly newsletter  ELECTRICAL CURRENTS Question of the Month - How can you apply for the inspector pre-employment electrical assess... 
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I agree Eric Squires. I feel sometimes we just try to make things too complicated