grounding outlet in detacted garage
#1
11-17-03, 04:31 PM
grounding outlet in detacted garage
Hey guys,
I've got a little problem. I have a detached garage that has electrical run to it but it isn't grounded. I would like to install a garage door opener but last I checked, they required a grounded outlet.
Is there anything that can be done that is easier than rerunning the cable back to the panel?
Thanks,
Rob
I've got a little problem. I have a detached garage that has electrical run to it but it isn't grounded. I would like to install a garage door opener but last I checked, they required a grounded outlet.
Is there anything that can be done that is easier than rerunning the cable back to the panel?
Thanks,
Rob
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11-17-03, 04:34 PM
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Not grounded at all??
Tell us what is run to the structure and how it is connected.
If you have what is needed you may be able to just sink a ground rod and bring it up to spec.
Tell us what is run to the structure and how it is connected.
If you have what is needed you may be able to just sink a ground rod and bring it up to spec.
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11-17-03, 05:22 PM
Pete, it's an older house, ~50 years. The majority of the house isn't grounded except for about 3 circuits that were added. All I know at the moment is that the couple outlets currently in the garage are not grounded. I haven't explored too much to see how it comes into the garage but I can't imagine there is a ground wire and they didn't hook it up. They are 3 prong outlets so it's pretty easy to check.
Thanks,
Rob
Thanks,
Rob
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11-17-03, 05:38 PM
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If this is the case it sounds like all that's run out is the circuits and not a panel feed or the like.
You'll have to see exactly what is run out to see if there is a way to ground it. Are the cables run inside the garage grounded?
Possibly it's a 3 wire cable with two circuits feeding the garage. You can use one of the wires for ground and combine the circuits (not preferred since you'll lose a circuit).
You'll have to see exactly what is run out to see if there is a way to ground it. Are the cables run inside the garage grounded?
Possibly it's a 3 wire cable with two circuits feeding the garage. You can use one of the wires for ground and combine the circuits (not preferred since you'll lose a circuit).
#5
11-17-03, 07:05 PM
You should be able to use a gfci receptacle marked "no equipment ground". I don't believe that it is the manufacturers intent that people rewire their houses to accomodate their products. That instruction is a way of them covering their a** to prevent people from getting shocked in case of a malfunction in their product if no equipment ground is present or gfci protection is not used. A gfci outlet will offer that protection.
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11-18-03, 06:43 AM
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But I would not put a garage door opener on GFCI unless I had a side door to that garage. Actually, without the side door, I don't think I'd use a GDO in any case.
