Safety First! GFCI Extension Cord to the Rescue

[@luisbamb5349]

Thankyou for the informative video 👍

[@DirtFarmerJay]

My pleasure.

[@brianhillis3701]

Smaller than any I have used. Makes it much easier to carry around. Hate the size of most. I really hate the ones that trip all the time. Never know if there is a problem with the unit or the appliance. Plugging the tool or appliance into another gfci and it never trips. Don't know if it is overly sensitive or faulty. I tend to lend those out.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks, Brian!

[@abacusexpress]

I suggest to have a gf i tester to make sure that it’s working properly, external tripper is better than internal one

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Good insight. Thanks for sharing. Best, DFJ

[@oldmangravely6554]

I keep one plugged in a receptacle by the garage door I keep my tool in good condition but like me they are old you know the old steel ones if I pick it up I want to let it go

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Excellent!

[@chloeanne4305]

Hi, nice video, quick question though, can this be plug into an ungrounded wall outlet?

[@DirtFarmerJay]

According to Eaton, manufacturer of electrical components and gear, you can. However, there is a ground prong so you would have to modify it. Having ground fault protection is different than having a ground. A ground fault is when current finds a way to go to ground in a manner other than the designated route. That includes going through a person. The GFCI senses the "wrong route" in milliseconds and trips the circuit to shut off power before harm occurs. Even so, having a properly grounded circuit is highly preferable, but in a pinch for an older setting without ground, the device would still provide ground fault protection. I hope that helps! best, DFJ

[@ramonrodriguez3755]

How would that work for an above ground pool filter?

[@Prontoautodetailing]

Did you figure it out? Iam trying to connect the gfci cord from my pool pump to the outlet. But it is too tight and i need an extension cord