GFCI Breaker vs GFCI Receptacle

[RJRUBLE]

Can a GFCI breaker be used to supply and protect a kitchen circuit in lieu of a GFCI receptacle.

 

[david luchini]

Yes.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

There are very few places in the code that specify that you must use a GFCI receptacle. In most cases the rule requires that the receptacle outlet have GFCI protection. That protection can be provided by either a GFCI breaker or a GFCI receptacle. The GFCI receptacle is used most often for cost reasons...it costs a lot less than a GFCI breaker.

 

[alan6035]

GFCI Breaker feeding GFCI receptacles

GFCI Breaker feeding GFCI receptacles

Instead of starting a new thread, I would like to ask a related question in this thread:

I have seen an installation of GFCI Breaker panel with all GFCI breakers (except main) feeding a bunch of GFCI receptacles. The receptacles are outdoor with weather-proof covers. Does that work? I was told it was an extra precaution.

Any thoughts on that? is that a good idea, or a bad one?

Thanks.

 

[cowboyjwc]

Instead of starting a new thread, I would like to ask a related question in this thread:

I have seen an installation of GFCI Breaker panel with all GFCI breakers (except main) feeding a bunch of GFCI receptacles. The receptacles are outdoor with weather-proof covers. Does that work? I was told it was an extra precaution.

Any thoughts on that? is that a good idea, or a bad one?

Thanks.

Now that's really just wasting money.