Switches without ground
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12-19-05, 03:33 PM
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Switches without ground
Why to some single pole switches have a grounding screw and some do not? Is there any problem using the switches that do not have a grounding screw?
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12-19-05, 03:37 PM
The switches without a grounding screw may be the self-grounding type. These are designed for use in metal boxes and are grounded through the metal box.
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The boxes are plastic. Does this mean I should replace the swicthes that do not have a grounding screw?
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If you are referring to older switches in existing circuits, then they were not required way back then to have a ground connection.
New switches must be grounded, either by a ground screw connection, or self grounding via the yolk to a metal box.
New switches must be grounded, either by a ground screw connection, or self grounding via the yolk to a metal box.
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