Non-grounded wiring
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07-11-20, 02:26 PM
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Non-grounded wiring
I built an add-on to an existing shed and there is an available wire that does not have a ground. Is there a simple yet safe way to install a grounded outlet using the two-strand wire?
Running a new wire isn’t much of an option because the existing structure is walled up and i can not pull new wire.
Running a new wire isn’t much of an option because the existing structure is walled up and i can not pull new wire.
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07-11-20, 03:47 PM
You may replace an existing 2 prong receptacle unit with a ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle unit that has 3 prong receptacles. Put a label "no equipment ground" on it.
It is against code to extend the ungrounded branch circuit, for example, to lights and receptacles that weren't there before.
It is against code to extend the ungrounded branch circuit, for example, to lights and receptacles that weren't there before.
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