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How to Add GFCI Protection to an Outdoor Outlet Without Rewiring

• holiday lights • outdoor outlet • portable GFCI

Older outdoor, garage or patio outlets often have no GFCI protection. A portable GFCI cord adds it in seconds, with no electrician and no wiring.

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How to Test a GFCI Plug (and Know When It's Time to Replace It)

• GFCI test • maintenance • safety

A 30-second monthly test tells you whether the GFCI on your tool or pump will actually protect you. Here's how to do it, and the signs that mean it's time for a new one.

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Auto-Reset vs. Manual-Reset GFCI Plug: Which One Do You Need?

• auto reset • buying guide • manual reset

Both protect you from shock the same way. The difference is what happens after a trip, and that makes one the right choice for pumps and the other for hand-held tools.

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How to Replace the GFCI Plug on a Pool Pump (Step by Step)

• GFCI replacement • how-to • pool pump

A dead GFCI plug doesn't mean a dead pool pump. Here's how to check compatibility and replace the plug on a 120V above-ground pool pump in a few minutes.

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Pressure Washer GFCI Won't Reset? How to Find the Cause and Fix It

• GFCI won't reset • pressure washer • troubleshooting

Your pressure washer's GFCI plug won't reset? Before you buy a new machine, run these checks to find out whether the problem is the plug, the outlet, or the washer itself.

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