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  • Do my circuit breakers protect my family from electrical shock like a GFCI?
  • What is Reset/Lockout?
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  • How can I tell if I have a Self-Test GFCI or a Non-Self-Test GFCI?
  • Do I need to replace all my current GFCI outlets with self-test models?
  • What are Ground-Faults?
  • Are Self-Test GFCIs required by the National Electrical Code®?
  • What does auto-monitoring or self-test mean?

Do I need to test my GFCIs monthly?

  • June 11, 2021 17:39
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Yes, you should manually test your GFCIs on a monthly basis.

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