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Intermediate Electrical: GFCIs - $75

  • ReBuilding Center 3625 N Mississippi Ave Portland, OR, 97227 United States (map)

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CLASS DESCRIPTION

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) are an important safety feature in your home! Required by building code to be on circuits near water such as in bathrooms and kitchens. They can also be retrofitted in older homes to add extra safety.

Topics covered: 

  • Basic Theory: How GFCIs work and why they’re so important

  • Where they are required in new construction, and where they’re recommended for existing, older homes

  • How to identify the beginning of a circuit

  • How to identify Line vs. Load conductors

  • Replacing a standard receptacle with a GFCI

  • Testing GFCIs

Skill level: This is an intermediate class. We STRONGLY recommend that you take Intro to Electrical: Safety and Simple Repairs before registering for this class. Students in this class are expected to be familiar with the following concepts and skills:

  • Identifying the hot, neutral, and ground

  • Basic circuit theory

  • How household wiring works

  • Using a non-contact voltage tester

  • Making good connections and splices

If you have any questions, please email us at education@rebuildingcenter.org

Class schedule: Class will run for 2.5 hours with no break planned


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