We’ve all got them and we all sort of know what they do. I’m talking about those funny outlets in your bathrooms or near the kitchen sink. The outlets with the buttons on them. GFCI outlets, or ground fault circuit interrupter outlets, protect your home and your family by automatically detecting problems with your electricity. This infographic from J-Five Electric shows you just how it works!

How a GFCI Outlet Will Save Your Life

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