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Multiple GFCIs on a single circuit?
I have a circuit that covers four outlets across two bathrooms. Imagine those outlets 1-4, 1 being first in the series. Outlet 1 is a GFCI and 2-4 are on the "load" of that first outlet. This can be somewhat annoying, since anything that trips that outlet 1 kills all four outlets. I'd like to switch all four to GFCIs.
So here's my issue: should I have them wired line-to-line? (The GFCIs I've used have two "line" connection holes for this purpose.) This should -- I think -- make each outlet only responsible for itself. Is this right? Is there a risk I should be aware of?
Thanks.
Re wvparanormal: if they're line-to-load, tripping #1 will cut the others, but if they're line-to-line, I can't see why #1 would have any effect on the others.
Two answers now saying nuisance tripping will be an issue. So how is it done in new homes? This house was built in 1990, but new homes seem to be all GFCIs in wet areas -- they couldn't possibly be using individual circuits for each.
GFCI's usually cost about $12.00 bucks a piece. You can add 4 to all the outlets if you hard wire them from the line side and not the load side. Other than the cost you should be all right. You shouldn't have a problem other that a little more expensive. If the wire is 14-2 with ground make sure you get 15 amp outlets. If it's a 12-2 and the breaker in the panel is rated for 20 amps the you can use a 20 amp GFCI.
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