GFCI adapter

[rdmoore2]

I am about to go out and get a GFCI adapter. I've never even heard of these but was told they are important. Do I just plug the surge protector into the thing?

 

[michael7979]

Normally the GFI is mounted in the wall and you plug into it. I'm not quite sure about an "adaptor".

 

[rdmoore2]

This is the item I found. I dont see why this wouldn't work but wanted a second opinion before I went out and spent money.
http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=prod...33536-30340002

 

[michael7979]

I guess it will work. I'm no electrician.

 

[dwarf lion]

it'll work fine, u can also look for an extension cord that has 1 built in to it as well....

 

[jasontk]

I don't think that is a good idea... there is no ground!

 

[dwarf lion]

a gfci adapter such as this one is used to protect an ungrounded system.it protects a individual from a shock due to the water. these are used when there is no ground and are for the upgrade from such electrical systems. perfectly safe to use...
28 years as electrican !

 

[jasontk]

Well I didn't mean it to be unsafe, but...
All my power strips have grounds, all my pumps have grounds, both of my lighting ballasts have grounds. So, that adapter would be usless to me.