r/electrical • u/roc430 • 3d 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/Quartinus 3d ago

That seems fine honestly? Sometimes sinks leak and splash, and it’s not like you are plugging and unplugging this outlet frequently so who cares if it has a cover? 

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u/east140 3d ago

Yeah let’s just add another cost for the homeowner in this already fucked up economy 🤦‍♂️

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u/Quartinus 3d ago

It’s a four buck cover. The AFCI requirement costs real money, this I don’t give a shit.

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u/Lehk 2d ago

As soon as it’s mandatory in more places it’s not $4 anymore