SmartlockPro Slim
The Leviton 15-Amp SmartlockPro Slim GFCI offers ground fault protection in bathrooms, kitchens and any area of the home near a water source. Designed to help protect from electrical hazards in homes and commercial settings, it combines professional grade lockout action with the slimmest profile on the market.
Is there a thin GFCI outlet?
Leviton SmartlockPro GFCI outlets feature the slimmest profile on the market, giving you more room for both retrofit and new construction installations.
What is Smartlock Pro GFCI?
SmartlockPro® GFCI/AFCI devices by Leviton feature an exclusive Patented Reset Lockout function. This feature prevents reset if a GFCI or AFCI is damaged and cannot respond to a ground-fault or arc-fault, respectively. Residential GFCIs. Help protect your family from shocks and electrocution due to ground-faults.
Why can’t I reset my GFCI outlet?
A GFCI or GFI outlet may not reset because there’s a ground fault occurring at a regular outlet that’s not working, or somewhere else downstream of the GFI. Chances are, there’s a ground-fault at one or more downstream wires, receptacles, or electrical devices. An incorrectly installed GFI may be problematic too.
What is the difference between arc fault and GFCI?
The AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) protects against fires caused by arcing faults. Arcing faults often occur in damaged or deteriorated wires and cords. The GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) is designed to protect people from severe or fatal electric shocks.
What is Decora style outlet?
Decora Devices – The Decora switch is the newer type of light switch shaped in a large rectangle that is roughly 1.25″ wide by 2.5″ tall. These have many alternate names including decorator, designer, rocker, paddle, block, flat or wide switches although it is most commonly referred to as a Decora switch.
What is a slim outlet?
In an effort to save space in an electrical box and therefore make it easier for a do-it-yourselfer to navigate, the Slim Series SmartlockPro GFCI outlet from Leviton has reduced the depth of the GFCI outlet by roughly 25% which allows for more room to maneuver wires and therefore easier to install.
Are GFCI outlets tamper resistant?
There are two ways to keep your outlets safe: tamper-resistant (TR) outlets and ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets. Outlets with a TR and GFCI rating are the safest outlets that you can install in your home, as they protect against potential electric shock.
Should I use GFCI or AFCI?
Can an AFCI replace a GFCI?
Can a separate AFCI Receptacle and a GFCI Receptacle be used on the same circuit? Yes, they both can be used on the same circuit; however, the Dual Function AFCI/GFCI Receptacle offers the option of providing both AFCI and GFCI protection in a single device.
