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Mike134
Jul 26, 2021Explorer
Bobbo wrote:Mike134 wrote:
That is exactly why the National Electrical code does not permit electricians to replace old 2 slot receptacle's with 3 slot outlets UNLESS a ground wire or metal conduit system is present.
I may be wrong, but I thought it was OK to replace a 2 pin outlet with a 3 pin outlet without adding a ground wire as long as it is then labeled "NOT GROUNDED." I am also pretty sure it is approved to replace a 2 pin outlet with a GFCI outlet without adding a ground wire.
Disclaimer: I am not an electrician, and I did not stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night.
Your very close to being correct, you can replace a 2 slot outlet with a 3 slot GFI without adding the ground wire but you must also label the GFI "not Grounded". You cannot just switch from 2 slot to 3 and add a label must be a GFI.
I am an Electrician 38 years now retired.
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