Do I need a GFCI outlet with this?
1528482
only if is pluged in by a water source but it would not hurt to plug it to a gfi if thats what is there gfi is a added safety breaker
1528483
No Julie as long as your outlet is not located near a sink or any other water source.
1528484
No. But don't buy this product. There is virtually no warrenty. Buy from the local grow store and you'll have a 5 yr warrenty. Mine crapped out after 11 mo and no warrranty.
234148
Yes, it does require an outlet. In fact, our power cord is missing - we assume the housecleaner put it away somewhere (she doesn't work for us anymore, unsurprisingly). I'm going to have to call the manufacturer to get a replacement.
1305496
Just connect the 2 wires, hot and neutral, to the GFCI. Ground isn't needed.
1612831
no ... it plugs into a receptacle ... you should have to use a switched receptacle
1495322
No gfci. I installed without. If your concerned you can put in a gfci circuit breaker. But this is a great thermostat.
738132
Yes, the unit requires a 110 outlet for the CPU board. The draw is minute about one - two amps.
1992433
Do have a GFI. If so the outlet is below standard and will not take the voltage being drawn from the heater. Do not use it without upgrading your breaker and outlet female plug. If your wire set up is not up to code you might have a fire hazard without replacing socket, wires and breaker.
2138073
I think so. It only has prongs for one outlet. It has a plastic prong for the bottom half of the outlet, just for support. I had to break the plastic part off with pliers to get it to fit in my GFCI outlet. The spacing between the top and bottom must be different than a standard outlet.
1092444
If it's just a plug strip (non surge protector type) you will be fine, over loading shouldn't be a problem, the GFCI will trip before any damage, then you'll know it's over loaded, just try to keep the power strip to 15 amp current draw. Hope this helps.
53181
No, this isn't the unit for you. It needs to be wired into an electrical box, not an outlet.
1276397
Yes, you we'd need an extension cord to power the unit. I had an outlet installed for neatness and not to stumble on the extension cord, regularly.
1753627
Hello, we had an existing 15 amp GFCI (non dedicated) duplex outlet which we plugged ours in to, and it works perfectly.
1113151
I installed GFCI (ground fault circuit interuppters ) in all my plug-ins . Ten bucks apiece or less . Don,t have to worry about melt-downs . I still unplug everything except fridges and phones if we leave for even day trips
2205677
I just plug it in houshold outlet, I have no problem, it works great, You have double check rating on the product
1929239
No, it runs off of 120Vac, I extended my GFI Outlet to the bathroom vanity next to toilet and plugged in there. Easy install for DYI or Lic.Electrician. Insure you use properly wire GFI outlet!!
728370
Yes, standard outlet. It has tripped my circuit when I had the tv on, lights on, ceiling fan on and then plugged in an iron so it might not work on a circuit that has a lot pulling from it.
363366
All you need is a standard three prong outlet. If your home or place of use is older and only have to prong outlets you will need a converter, but that is all!