GFCI Brands

Seaneys · Aug 18, 2007

Hello,

Does anyone have any recommendations for GFCI outlet brands? I just picked up a few from Leviton that appear to be a lot more durable / sold than the brand sold at my local big box home center. I wish I had started with these.

Steve

Jadnashua · Aug 18, 2007

Someone once told me that Guardian made the best gfci, but it has been a long time and I'm not sure I even have the name right anymore. When it comes to safety devices, it is often not a good idea to go with the low-price option. Sometimes, the big box stores have the same things, sometimes they are stripped down.

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JWelectric · Aug 18, 2007

I like the ones that look like this

Chris75 · Aug 18, 2007

I like Leviton, they have a led to show the GFI is operational...

Enosez · Aug 20, 2007

I hate that LED,

I personally hate seeing that green or red light glowing.

My choice is the leviton!

Speedy Petey · Aug 20, 2007

I personally do NOT like Leviton GFIs. I am partial to Cooper.

Chris75 · Aug 20, 2007

Never seen/used cooper gif's... why do you prefer them? Probably why I like Leviton, because thats what my supply house carries...

Speedy Petey · Aug 20, 2007

My house carries both but I have to ask for Coopers specifically.

I just like the design better, I think they are made better (quality wise) and oddly enough I like the screws better.
The only thing I do not like is the weird bump on the back.

Oh yeah, I like the test and reset buttons MUCH better.
And the LED lights on a trip. It is not always on. I like that too.

Seaneys · Aug 20, 2007

Thanks for the reference. I'll dig around to find a few by Coopers.

Steve

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