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Old 12-23-2022, 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by keepsake View Post
Yes. Biggest risk in garage is the GFI required outlet. They are usually daisy chained around other places in the house. An patio outlet receptacle can have a bad load, trip the GFI in the garage, and thaw $1000 worth of food. Beware. I'd run a separate circuit for just the freezer.
I had two outside contractors that are mentioned on TOTV often give me a quote for a new outlet in the garage and both said they could/would only install a GFI outlet in the garage.
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