Electricity & EquipmentQuestion 412 of 484

A licensee plans to use a steamer and an LED facial panel simultaneously on the same client. The two devices must be plugged into:

a.The same outlet via a daisy-chained power strip, because efficiency is more important than separate circuits
b.Outlets on separate circuits, ideally with GFCI protection, never sharing through a power strip with other high-wattage tools
c.Any outlet, because LED panels and steamers draw negligible power
d.An ungrounded outlet, because grounding interferes with LED light delivery

Explanation

Facial steamers heat water and draw substantial current; LED panels typically draw less but still add to the load. Combining them on one circuit, especially via a daisy-chained power strip, risks tripping the breaker or overheating the wiring. The safe practice is to plug them into separate circuits, and the wet-area device must be GFCI-protected per California salon electrical practice referenced under CCR Title 16 §979.2 and the National Electrical Code adopted by reference. Option A creates a fire risk and is explicitly discouraged by manufacturers. Option C minimizes the actual steamer load. Option D is the opposite of safety practice; grounding is required, not optional.

Law Reference: CCR Title 16 §979.2

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