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Home » DIY FAQs » Electrical » Receptacles » I have an older home that does not have ground fault interrupters. Can I install these myself?

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Yes, you can replace your regular outlets with ground fault interrupters. If you do not want to rewire the outlet, you can use a portable model that is plugged into an existing outlet.
 

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