Self Grounding
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08-23-05, 03:02 PM
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Self Grounding
Just what is a self-grounding outlet and does your whole electrical system need to be previously grounded to use???
#2
08-23-05, 03:15 PM
Self grounding does NOT mean that the receptical creates its own ground.
As I understand it, it simply means that, when installed in a METAL box that is grounded (ground wire screwed to box), the receptical gets the ground from the screws that attach it to the box, without directly attaching a ground wire to the receptical.
That said, yes, you do have to have a good ground at the box already.
As I understand it, it simply means that, when installed in a METAL box that is grounded (ground wire screwed to box), the receptical gets the ground from the screws that attach it to the box, without directly attaching a ground wire to the receptical.
That said, yes, you do have to have a good ground at the box already.
#3
08-23-05, 03:19 PM
Even when installed properly it's best that you connect a ground wire to the ground screw on the receptacle. Self-grounding is pretty much a waste in residential wiring.
