does the off/on switch provide GFI protection on that circuit or just on the outlet circuit
1966207
The switch is independent of the GFI. To use the GFI to protect something controlled by the switch, run hot (black) and neutral (white) to the GFI. Run black from GFI to switch. Run white from GFI to whatever is downstream. Run black from second terminal of switch to whatever is downstream. Effectively, the switch makes/breaks the hot (black) wire in the downstream circuit.
1966208
I cannot remember if it came this way but both the outlet and switch can be GFCI protected. Just move the switch common to the load side. You may also like all GFCI's hook another outlet to it on the load side.
1966209
the off/on switch provides protection only to the outlet itself, if there are other outlets on the the same switch will not be protected.
1427498
I have the following one, too. It has an on/off switch. Great for tv, computers, etc. Belkin 12 Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector with Phone/Ethernet/Coaxial Protection and Extended Cord 4156 Joules for around 22. on Amazonby BELKIN
1439278
in a way. it will tell you if the two outlets are on the same breaker. After turning off the breaker you open the outlets and look to see if there are two sets of wires attached to one outlet and one set on the other
2069183
Not sure. I wired both normally so both would have surge protection. Would advise contacting Leviton to get best answer.
519094
No this is not GFI (Ground fault interrupter), you would have to install separate GFI behind the switch or between the switch and fan. -- It is a very good timer switch, and I have wired several for use in bath exhaust fans. It's advantage is that it will handle larger loads (bigger fans) then most switches.
2127380
Yes, but it's not a GFCI which means if the circuit is overloaded the outlet won't trip like a GFCI one would.. but your breaker in your electrical panel should still trip.
1258147
I have the switch on mine also. I have never used it and do not know what it is for. It does not interfere with anything. Sorry I cannot be more helpful.
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
519093
No it is not. It replaces a regular toggle switch for lights or fan, A GFCI is usually only for outlets.
1728116
Yes. The top 2 screws are for the line connections to the circuit breaker box, and the bottom 2 screws are for load connections to the downstream outlets that will be protected by this GFCI.
519096
Sorry, but this unit is not a GFCI switch. However, most bathrooms have at least one GFI outlet and as long as your switch / fan are connected on the same electric line as the GFI outlet you and your family are protected. When I installed this switch and a new exhaust fan in my bathroom I verified enabling the GFI outlet disabled the switch and fan by activating the test button on the outlet. This is a really nice switch in my opinion......love setting the timer and not needing to return to turn the fan off. Hope this helps and all the best.
1098808
It's more likely to overheat when the power switch it not pressed firmly. Thermal reset is the other button near the power switch. It's not a GFCI, but an indication of high operating temps. It can be good to take break and let the splitter cool down.
1469923
I would not ---- it is grounded but it is not built to be exposed to the elements. If it was under some cover like a porch or covered section of a lanai it might be functional but will reduce its useful life. Be very sure in ALL cases you have a properly protected, rated, and grounded GFI outlet!!!
1401914
Yes. A gfci outlet is needed near wet locations to protect. Replacing it with somthing other could cause harm. But if not a wet location then it should work fine.
58276
The light is the same as your basic GFI receptacle. I wouldn't expect it to be noticeable with the lights out assuming the TV is in front of it. Really have to look behind the TV to see if the light is on.
711002
Yes, providing you leave the switch in the "on" position (allowing power to the outlet). Note: depending how many wires, and what they are, in the box, breaking the tab may not have the usual effect (i.e. switching only one plug). For this to work, there must be at least at least four wires, hot, neutral, and a pair that goes to the sw.
171440
yes the on/off switch on the unit will work if on and wont if off,regardless if its pluged in the outlet.by the way its a great unit. i have bought 3 of them.