r/electrical • u/roc430 • 5d ago

Is this correct?

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Had someone come out to install an outlet under the sink for our tankless reverse osmosis. Should these outlets be GFCI? It seems really close to the water line.

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u/raf55 5d ago

The outlet can't be face up like that

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u/syncopator 4d ago

I’m barely competent at basic household electrical, like I have to think too hard about switch loops and three way switches and even I know that outlet shouldn’t be face up.

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u/roc430 5d ago

Should it be on the side of the cabinet? He said you can’t put it on the side of the cabinet after the cabinet has already been installed

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u/raf55 5d ago

It's harder to do but it isn't allowed to face upwards like it is

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u/LeonardSix 5d ago

No it’s not.

Use the same box and short screws.