I'm back; breaking pledge -- electric problem...sosumi

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by cyberpriusII, Apr 28, 2026 at 10:26 PM.

  1. cyberpriusII

    cyberpriusII Maybe it was the roses

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    Yes, I was frustrated with a lot of clutter on the forum and pledged to take a break until June or Thanksgiving, depending on my mood.

    But, my curling iron plug keeps dropping out of the existing 120 15 amp power outlet. It's an old house. The outlet sits over a sink, so as I understand it, there needs to be a GFCI outlet in that spot. Yes, I could just replace with a "normal" outlet, but, might as well be "safe." HAo_O

    Poking about the web, it looks like it is nothing too special to replace. Just swap out the 50-year-old outlet with a new GFCI outlet. Correct? At least that's what it looks like from this



    No new wires to run or anything, right? If so, I can handle it maybe.

    And, promise, if I get an answer here, I will leave you all be until June ... or Thanksgiving...barring any further electrical issues:D
    kris

    And sosumi is not a breakfast dish. Google is your friend if it baffles you.