Upgrading 2 prong receptacles
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Upgrading 2 prong receptacles
Hey everyone. In my bedroom, I have two outdated two prong receptacles. One is polarized, and one isn't. I have bought new faceplates and three prong grounded receptacles to replace them. From the tutorials I've seen, it shouldn't be too hard to replace the receptacles, providing I've made sure the power is off. However, I have one question. What do I attach to the green ground screw on my new three prong receptacles, as I am guessing there won't magicaly be a green ground line in there. I want to make sure the wiring is up to code and properly grounded. So what goes on the green ground screw...
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Unless you are going to properly ground them, you'll want to use a GFCI receptacle and use the label that comes with it that says "No Equipment Ground."
This is not a section of the Code I deal with, so others can give you more specifics.
This is not a section of the Code I deal with, so others can give you more specifics.
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Unless there is a proper ground or you provide upstream GFCI protection, you cannot install the three prong receptacles.
If you have a ground then you are okay (as long as the ground is functional).
If you have no ground then either install two prong receptacles or provide a ground or provide GFCI protection.
If you have a ground then you are okay (as long as the ground is functional).
If you have no ground then either install two prong receptacles or provide a ground or provide GFCI protection.
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How do I get a ground in there? Do I have to add a wire? I've heard that some boxes for the receptacles are grounded and there are self grounding tabs and other things. How do I get a ground in there?
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The most appropriate way to ground the receptacle is to replace the two wire cable with three wire cable.
Another alternative, which is just as much work, is to add a ground wire from the main panel to the receptacle.
However, let's back up. Why do you want to install grounded receptacles?
Another alternative, which is just as much work, is to add a ground wire from the main panel to the receptacle.
However, let's back up. Why do you want to install grounded receptacles?
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I need to install grounded three prong receptacles for a couple reasons. Some of my electronics have grounded plugs, and it is becoming very inconvenient to have an extension cord running through my house, to get to my surge protector (Which is also three pronged). As well, one of my old two pronged outlets isn't even polarized, rendering it useless for most of my two pronged electronics.
Some other plugs in our house are "grounded", and I am even begining to wonder if they are properly grounded at this point.
Some other plugs in our house are "grounded", and I am even begining to wonder if they are properly grounded at this point.