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[–] 8 points 3 months ago (16 children)

Shouldn't that outlet, be a GFI outlet? Literally to uh, save your ass.

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  • [–] 8 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    Most likely behind a GFCI outlet. Usually, its the one closest to the door and everything else daisy chains off of it.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (8 children)

    You guys don't do GFCI everywhere?

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    In the U.S., no. Federal code only requires GFCI in certain areas like kitchens, bathrooms, garages, laundry rooms, basement, etc. State and local governments can amend the federal code if they want; a common amendment is to make GFCI only required in unfinished areas of basements instead of the entire basement. Some places may even have more strict codes than the federal code. There are also some electricians that voluntarily only install GFCI breakers (my brother's company does this), but it's not required.

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  • [–] 0 points 3 months ago (6 children)

    Where are you that they do that? Under water? Lol

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  • [–] 3 points 3 months ago (5 children)

    Europe, we call it RCCB and it's in the electrical distribution board on all circuits. GFCI isn't only useful in wet conditions, it protects you everywhere where there is the possibility of a circuit between a live wire and the ground with you in the middle.

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  • [–] 0 points 3 months ago (3 children)

    Put the surge protector before your RCD?

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  • [–] -3 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    100% correct, code violation and that person is asking for trouble.

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