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    porphyriax Posts: 14, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 13, 2008, 09:13 AM
    GCI markings and ratings
    Hi,
    I am remodelling my bathroom and would like to add a GFCI receptacle. I have a 15 amp feed line on 14awg wire coming into the bathroom that controls the lights. I have found these GFCI outlets for sale and wondering if they will work. My confusion comes from the markings on the box - are they 15 amp or 20 amp? What do those markings mean? Is this outlet safe on a 15 amp/14awg line? Or do I need to add a 20 amp line on 12 awg wire to install this outlet?

    The box says:
    15A-125V AC 60 Hz at Receptacle
    20A-125V AC Feed-Through Rating.
    2-Pole, 3-Wire Grounding.



    Thanks,
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    Oct 13, 2008, 09:18 AM

    Simple answer: Yes you can use them.
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    Oct 13, 2008, 09:22 AM

    Good to know. Can you (or anyone) elaborate a little as to what the markings mean? Why it says both 15 and 20 on it? etc.

    Thanks!
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    Oct 13, 2008, 09:27 AM

    If you go to Cooper's website and go to their catalog, click on the GFCI tab and go from there you can read all about them. ;)
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    Oct 13, 2008, 12:18 PM

    If you are remodeling the bathroom you really should replace the wiring with 12 gauge and upgrade to a 20 amp circuit.

    This simple math should prove the point.

    Hair dryer + curling iron + 15 amp circuit = HONEY THE BREAKER BLEW AGAIN, I TOLD YOU TO HIRE AN ELECTRICIAN!!
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    Oct 13, 2008, 02:49 PM
    You do NOT have to "replace" the wire. You can leave the 15A circuit for the lighting and fan.

    Just run a new 20A circuit for the receptacle.
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