Ground fault current interrupter

Ground Fault Current Interrupter - An electrical device used to prevent injury from contact with faulty electrical appliances and faulty wiring - electrical shocks.

GFCI (ground fault current interrupter) outlets have been used for many years as a safety measure in kitchens and bathrooms and other high-risk areas.

Gfi or gfci or Ground Fault Current Interrupter " A electrical device used to prevent injury in locations where one might be in contact with a grounded surface and an electrical appliance.

See also: Ground, Device, Bathroom, Receptacle, Wiring