Sometimes we just need to hit the “Reset” button. There are appliances in the house that occasionally go awry, but there is a little red button with the word “Reset” that makes things ...

Thus, we have the test and reset buttons, which are meant to simulate a power-cutting situation. To test a GFCI outlet, simply plug some manner of device into the outlet and press the test button.

Thus, we have the test and reset buttons, which are meant to simulate a power-cutting situation. To test a GFCI outlet, simply plug some manner of device into the outlet and press the test button.