[VAC] Re: GFCI

["Scott Scheuermann" <s.l.scheuermann@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

This spring I installed GFCI outlets in each of the two circuits feeding the
trailer (I also have a seperate circuit for the AC unit). My trailer seemed
to be wired in parallel? (only one black and one white wire at each outlet)
I ended up installing the GFCI outlets in the closet next to the breaker
box. I wired them in so that they were first in the circuit.

Scott
'60 Overlander

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <geraldj@isunet.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <VACList@airstream.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 9:29 AM
Subject: [VAC] Re: GFCI


> It will require taking some wiring apart. First you need to identify all
> the receptacles on a circuit. Probably by having that circuit being the
> only breaker on and test all receptacles for power (night lights in
> quantity would make that quick). Then it gets messier. You have to guess
> which receptacle on that circuit is closer to the panel and (with power
> off) pull that receptacle and separate the two black wires from the
> receptacle (providing it has two). It would be good to check that
> there's only three load cables leaving the electrical box and that there
> are no paralleled circuits on breakers. Then with the two black wires
> separated you need to find out with power back on if you killed all the
> receptacles on that circuit, then with test meter or light find which
> black wire is the one from the panel. When you've identified that first
> receptacle, you can drop in the GFI and attack the other receptacle
> circuit.
SNIP