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    Oct 13, 2008, 10:40 AM
    How do I change out old outlet to GFI outlet for FHA
    I just had an FHA appraisal and I need to put a GFI outlet in my bathroom however, The outlet in my older home bathroom in connected to the light (Its one of those cabinet units with cabnet, light and outlet inside) one unit. How do I change this your move date is 10/27/08 and they just called me. :( HELP!!
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    Oct 13, 2008, 10:45 AM
    Outlets built into a fixture or medicine cabinet are a problem, the simplest solution is to replace the circuit breaker feeding this outlet with a Ground Fault circuit breaker.

    A better solution will be to add a wall receptacle with a GFI device.

    Unless your very familiar with tools and working on wiring, and inside of a live panel, your only recourse will be to hire an electrician.
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