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GFCI vs GFI

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Last updated November 12, 2024

Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) and ground fault interrupters (GFI) are the exact same device under slightly different names. Though GFCI is more commonly used than GFI, the terms are interchangeable.

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  1. What Are GFCI & AFCI?

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