GFCI Protected Outlet Test Button Guard

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My wife consistently fails to insert any device into her bathroom outlet without accidentally pressing the test button, resulting in the GFCI outlets tripping off. This issue is usually unremarkable, but the fact that my 3D printer shares this circuit makes it extremely irritating when I'm invested in a print for 15 hours and lose power due to this unnecessary disruption. To mitigate this problem, I created a simple guard for the test button. It features an aperture at its center, allowing for continued functionality using slender objects if needed. Using my Dremel tool, I drilled two slots into the wall plate to accommodate the modification seamlessly. Specifically, when working with this particular outlet model, the width of the modified face boasting the central hole measures 37mm, while the inner dimension measures 33mm. If anyone is planning to replicate this modification and wants to ensure they are dealing with a GFCI outlet of matching proportions, these specifications provide crucial reference points for accuracy.