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I had a subpanel installed and i m now running circuits. I d like to change these outlets to be gfci but was wondering if gfci would work on a shared neutral or if i could only install a single one. A few years ago i ran 12 3 to 2 20a outlets using a shared neutral. When neutral wires of two or more separate circuits are connected at other than the main panel the electicity has multiple return paths resulting in net curr. Question on gfci with shared neutral. You can t share the neutral on the output of the gfci. If you try to share this neutral your gfci will not work and will trip immediately. Asked to install gfci s in a kitchen found out they had wired it with 12 3 after i installed one gfci and the rest on the load side. It must only go to the outlets being protected. My question is this i want to have a slew of 2 gang boxes around the place with each side of the box on separate circuits.
A few years ago i ran 12 3 to 2 20a outlets using a shared neutral.
I d like to change these outlets to be gfci but was wondering if gfci would work on a shared neutral or if i could only install a single one. Do i have to install a gfci at every location because the neutral is shared. It must only go to the outlets being protected. Gfci s sharing a neutral. I d like to change these outlets to be gfci but was wondering if gfci would work on a shared neutral or if i could only install a single one. I had a subpanel installed and i m now running circuits.
Discussion starter 1 oct 10 2012. Each gfci does require a dedicated hot and neutral but you can daisy chain the ground. Jump to latest follow 1 12 of 12 posts. Question on gfci with shared neutral. A few years ago i ran 12 3 to 2 20a outlets using a shared neutral. I had a subpanel installed and i m now running circuits. My question is this i want to have a slew of 2 gang boxes around the place with each side of the box on separate circuits. The way you would normally install two gfci protected outlets is to put the gfci closest to the panel then daisy chain a regular outlet off of it. Let the games begin. Keep this neutral completely separate from other circuits.
Gfci s sharing a neutral. Let the games begin. When neutral wires of two or more separate circuits are connected at other than the main panel the electicity has multiple return paths resulting in net curr. Asked to install gfci s in a kitchen found out they had wired it with 12 3 after i installed one gfci and the rest on the load side. A few years ago i ran 12 3 to 2 20a outlets using a shared neutral. Question on gfci with shared neutral. If you put another gfci downstream of a gfci it will not work correctly. If you try to share this neutral your gfci will not work and will trip immediately. Each gfci does require a dedicated hot and neutral but you can daisy chain the ground. The way you would normally install two gfci protected outlets is to put the gfci closest to the panel then daisy chain a regular outlet off of it.
A few years ago i ran 12 3 to 2 20a outlets using a shared neutral. Do i have to install a gfci at every location because the neutral is shared. If you put another gfci downstream of a gfci it will not work correctly. You can t share the neutral on the output of the gfci. The way you would normally install two gfci protected outlets is to put the gfci closest to the panel then daisy chain a regular outlet off of it. Oldsaw posted in general discussion on november 25 2006 11 41am i m in the process of wiring my shop. Question on gfci with shared neutral. Let the games begin. I had a subpanel installed and i m now running circuits. Asked to install gfci s in a kitchen found out they had wired it with 12 3 after i installed one gfci and the rest on the load side.
Each gfci does require a dedicated hot and neutral but you can daisy chain the ground. I d like to change these outlets to be gfci but was wondering if gfci would work on a shared neutral or if i could only install a single one. I have two separate gcfi outlets in the first box and the rest of the boxes. Do i have to install a gfci at every location because the neutral is shared. I had a subpanel installed and i m now running circuits. Joined oct 10 2012 2 posts. The way you would normally install two gfci protected outlets is to put the gfci closest to the panel then daisy chain a regular outlet off of it. Let the games begin. Keep this neutral completely separate from other circuits. Question on gfci with shared neutral.
Question on gfci with shared neutral. If you put another gfci downstream of a gfci it will not work correctly. Gfci s sharing a neutral. Discussion starter 1 oct 10 2012. Do i have to install a gfci at every location because the neutral is shared. I had a subpanel installed and i m now running circuits. Jump to latest follow 1 12 of 12 posts. A few years ago i ran 12 3 to 2 20a outlets using a shared neutral. I d like to change these outlets to be gfci but was wondering if gfci would work on a shared neutral or if i could only install a single one. I have two separate gcfi outlets in the first box and the rest of the boxes.
