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What exactly is a GFCI outlet? 5 common household devices you shouldn't plug into one
These trusted safety devices might feel inconvenient if used improperly, but they're built to save lives.
Now considered an essential safety feature in modern electrical systems, these outlets are typically installed in high-risk areas where moisture or water is present, such as kitchens, bathrooms, garages, basements, and outdoor patios. Medical equipment like CPAP machines and oxygen concentrators require continuous, uninterrupted power, so we advise plugging these vital devices into conventional outlets, not GFCIs. A simple fault, such as a chafed appliance cord touching a metal pipe, or water exposure to a heating element, could result in catastrophe without a GFCI outlet in place.
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