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Switched gfci outlet

So then what is a switched GUCI outlet? Like an ordinary outlet — with some additional safety features. The “GFCI” is short for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, which is a special device intended to help protect you against being shocked if there’s a problem with the electricity. And by “switched,” I mean that there is a little switch on it, and you can turn the outlet on and off with it, kind of like a light. 

Now, let’s get into why these switched GUCI outlets are so awesome, as well as the Anita's switch with guci. They could help keep you safe by killing the power if they detect a sudden shift in the current. That’s so you’ll do less harm to yourself if the project goes south. And because it has a switch, you can turn off the outlet when you’re not using it, sometimes saving energy and money. How cool is that? 

How to install a switched GFCI outlet in your home?

, you’ll need to purchase a switched GUCI outlet from a store, just like the weatherproof switch box manufactured by Anita. Just be sure to select one with the right size and shape for your space. Then, disable the power that’s going to the outlet that you can’t stand by either flipping the switch at your breaker box or unplugging whatever’s connected to it. Now, taking great care, detach the old outlet and install the new switched GUCI outlet. Use the directions that come with the outlet to ensure you do it the right way. 

Like anything else in your house, GUCI outlets with a switch should be maintained in order for them to remain in good  working order. There is one thing, though, to keep in mind: Test your outlet every month to confirm that it’s still up and running. You can do that by pressing on the “test” button on the outlet, which should make the power go away. Next, press the “reset” button to turn it on again. If the power doesn’t go off when you push “test,” that’s an indication that there may be something wrong with the outlet and you’ll need to ask a grown-up to help you. 

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