GFCI wiring to multiple outlets

11 years ago

Hi folks. Just want to make certain what I'm doing is OK. Wiring a basement with a new line to a GFCI. the GFCI receptacle is closest to the circuit panel. However, since the GFCI is right near the corner, I am running protected additional outlets to the left and right side of the GFCI. So, I pigtailed both of the blacks and both of the whites going to the LOAD outlets and attached the black and white wires to the LINE from the power source. Also I wire nutted all 3 grounds and pigtailed a wire to the GFCI ground. hope this makes sense. thanks.

This post was edited by ronoman7 on Thu, Dec 4, 14 at 13:01

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Ron Natalie
11 years ago
Sounds like it is OK as long as you've not exceeded the box fill in the box where all the connections are being made, but that's unlikely provided you didn't use something silly like a handibox.

Note that only unfinished areas of the basement require GFCI by the code (unless they're near a sink).
ronoman7
Original Author
11 years ago
thanks for your help. I understand the requirement for GFCI, however, I still would like to have the finished part of the basement protected with the GFCI. This worked for me in a previous basement application.
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Ron Natalie
11 years ago
Nothing that prohibits it and in some cases it's a good idea. My finished basement had GFCIs but it also had a pool in that room.

This post was edited by ronnatalie on Fri, Dec 5, 14 at 8:00