Bathroom GFCI protection

[cycotcskir]

And how many people are electricuted in toilets, I'm terribly sorry, but :grin::grin::grin::grin::grin:

We MUST protect the "Tidy Bowl Man"


I like the proposed change for Bathroom definition from ...??? I forget, but I ay ANY of the following Toilet, Basin, Tub, etc.

Water + Electricity = Bad Hair Day

Never underestimate the ingenuity of stupid people.

 

[480sparky]

i can't imagine why someone would need a receptacle in a room with just a toilet unless it has at least a mirror. I'd put a gfci in anyway because whatever they're plugging in they should have better protection.

Many people carry portable medical equipment with them. Nebulizers come to mind.

 

[electricmanscott]

never underestimate the ingeniuty of the human mind. Cold bathroom..1200 watt portable heater, avaialble outlet in toilet room..cord under door, heater next to tub...problem sloved.!

We better GFI bedroom receptacles too.

 

[augie47]

awaiting 2011 ROP as you speak

 

[physis]

We better GFI bedroom receptacles too.

I think electricity is getting way too dangerous to even try to use safely, plus, we'll save a lot a money if it's made completely illegal. Uh oh, it'll probably just get more expensive because of the black market, Shoot :grin: just try to win.

 

[Twoskinsoneman]

I think electricity is getting way too dangerous to even try to use safely, plus, we'll save a lot a money if it's made completely illegal. Uh oh, it'll probably just get more expensive because of the black market, Shoot :grin: just try to win.

Nothing wrong with safer. I think they day will come sooner or later where a standard breaker will have GFCI + AFCI protection built in auto.

 

[Davis9]

I have a GFCI protected receptacle behind every toilet in the house. I enjoy a nice heated toilet seat in the winter.

Tom

 

[electricmanscott]

. I think they day will come sooner or later where a standard breaker will have GFCI + AFCI protection built in auto.

Hopefully long after I'm gone

 

[monkey]

i can't imagine why someone would need a receptacle in a room with just a toilet unless it has at least a mirror. I'd put a gfci in anyway because whatever they're plugging in they should have better protection.

1. Night light
2. Glade plug in
3. Automatic cat litter box
4. Table lamp
5. Radio
6. Laptop computer


Yes, I have installed a few

 

[Twoskinsoneman]

Hopefully long after I'm gone

I think I understand your attitude. New technology seems to be shuned because it is new and some times appears to have glitches.
I know guys that think GFCI is a curse word because a thousand years ago they had a lot of trouble with them. Don't worry... us "less seasoned" :grin: guys will embrace the technology and be glad we're safer.

 

[LarryFine]

If the "toilet room" is only accessible from the main bath "area" then I would say it needs GFCI protection.

That's like saying a bedroom closet is part of the bedroom.

 

[LarryFine]

Hey, it's Steve Wilkos!

 

[LarryFine]

My wife already thinks I spend to much time in the bathroom.

Tell her to be glad you don't have a computer in there.

 

[LarryFine]

I had shoulder surgery a couple of years ago, and the electric bidet was a real help (beats calling in your wife to help)

Couldn't learn to use the other hand?

 

[augie47]

Tell her to be glad you don't have a computer in there.

12,000 posts. Sounds like the voice of experience talking

 

[physis]

12,000 posts. Sounds like the voice of experience talking

I think he just talks a lot. :grin: I'm kidding Larry. :smile:

 

[charlie b]

That's like saying a bedroom closet is part of the bedroom.

Washington State has an amendment that says exactly that.

 

[LarryFine]

12,000 posts. Sounds like the voice of experience talking

I've never taken a computer into the loo!




Not yet.

 

[LarryFine]

I think he just talks a lot. :grin: I'm kidding Larry. :smile:

I do talk a lot. I hope I'm saying something once in a while. :wink:

 

[cowboyjwc]

I do talk a lot. I hope I'm saying something once in a while. :wink:

People say that about me all the time Larry, I just tell them that while 1/2 of what I say may be bull and 1/2 is made up, it's that 3rd 1/2 that you should pay attention too.:smile: