Switching Light Bulb Fixture to Flourescent

[rbeau30]

You can get a 20 amp gray GFCI in gray. I have one in my garage right now.

Yeah, unfortunately I have 5 receptacles to switch over that I had this guy install plus faceplates including the one I put in, and that isn't including the receptacles that were there already for the garage door openers that are not GFCI

Arc fault breakers are a little different and are a requirement for in the house. This is what you need if you want to change the breaker in the garage.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Square-D-...FICP/100002959

35 bucks is a lot cheaper than replacing all the outlets. Thanks! Sparky I owe you a beverage or two if you are in my neck o the woods!

[Sparky]

You can get a 20 amp gray GFCI in gray. I have one in my garage right now.

This is true. Home Depot sells them.

[Sparky]

Yeah, unfortunately I have 5 receptacles to switch over plus faceplates, and that isn't including the receptacles that were there already for the garage door openers that are not GFCI

You don't need to do every receptacle. Just the first one in the circuit and put the rest on the load side of the gfci receptacle

[Irving]

How do you test to find out which outlet is the first in the circuit?

[rbeau30]

You don't need to do every receptacle. Just the first one in the circuit and put the rest on the load side of the gfci receptacle

Yeah, but I'm a little OCD... There are 3 outlets on the wall and if I do that, one will be a grey square with a black faceplate and all the others will be different LOL

[Sparky]

How do you test to find out which outlet is the first in the circuit?

If the garage is unfinished you can just trace the wires back to the panel. If not you need a meter and some time. Gotta turn off the breaker to see which are on the circuit. Turn it back on and start pulling apart one by one until you figure it out

[Sparky]

Yeah, but I'm a little OCD... There are 3 outlets on the wall and if I do that, one will be a grey square with a black faceplate and all the others will be different LOL

don't put multiple gfci receptacles on a circuit unless you have to. If you do you need to pigtail your wires instead of daisy chain

[rbeau30]

If the garage is unfinished you can just trace the wires back to the panel. If not you need a meter and some time. Gotta turn off the breaker to see which are on the circuit. Turn it back on and start pulling apart one by one until you figure it out

Replacing the breaker will be best for me I think. I really appreciate the help Sparky! There are no gfci outlets in this garage except for one that was on the original 15 amp circuit.

Getting into the breaker box is not something I was hoping to do so soon with as little experience I got... but you tube should hook me up.

[Irving]

Look up houseimprovement.com channel. They have a video on replacing a breaker that is exactly what you need.

[Sparky]

Replacing the breaker will be best for me I think. I really appreciate the help Sparky!

Getting into the breaker box is not something I was hoping to do so soon with as little experience I got... but you tube should hook me up.

Good Luck. Just don't touch the bus bars and you will be fine. PM me with any questions.