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westend
Dec 30, 2016Explorer
theoldwizard1 wrote:mikeh449 wrote:
gfci needs ground also
Actually, a 120V GFCI receptacle does NOT require a ground. In fact it can safley be installed as a replacement for a 2 prong receptacle. A information sticker is included in the package. Works good where you don't have the space to use a 3 to 2 adapter and is safer.
Maybe, but don't lend confusion to this thread about ground bonding a 30 amp RV connection. Without a ground in the receptacle bonded to the load center ground and then to earth, it will leave the RV with a potential "hot skin" condition which can be deadly.
I'd suggest to remove that backfeed gear and install a new 30 amp single pole breaker, new 10 AWG wire to connect a new RV receptacle to what ever location is necessary. This is the only way you can insure it is correct and not relying on previous redneck adaptions to electrical service.
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