GFCI required?

[bluemini]

Bought a Little Giant incubator and now I got it out of the box an it says you must use a GFCI plug in, do you have too? Anyone not use one? Thinking I may have to return it and just not hatch any

 

[luvmypets]

No you do not need a weather proof outlet just have to be very careful.

 

[bluemini]

What do I need to do? Very worried. Would the humidity interact with the wiring inside?

 

[luvmypets]

Wait what is gcfi

 

[bluemini]

I had to google it,but it's on a warning sticker on the top of the incubator, ground fault circuit interruptor

 

[luvmypets]

Ours didnt have that and we managed to hatch A chick from it idk hope someone else can help...

 

[bluemini]

Ok thanks,don't want to get shocked lol main concern

 

[luvmypets]

Yea you have a good reason to be concerned

 

[Chicksahoyfarm]

If you house is newer it will be fine as all houses need gfci breakers so essentially you don't need the gfci switch just a normal outlet but I suggest a power strip to plus into to protect from surges.

 

[bluemini]

My house is around 40 years old , could I still do it without just with a power strip? Thanks for the replies,very desperate for answers lol