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In article <20070126215104.H05742.richw@whodunit.richw.org>, richw@richw.org
(Rich Wales) wrote:
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>Hmmm. I didn't realize a GFCI receptacle could legitimately be used
>even without a ground. So, in that case, I suppose we could simply
>ignore the fact that the electrical boxes aren't grounded and replace
>every receptacle in the house with a GFCI receptacle -- and although
>this would cost a couple hundred dollars, it would cost a lot less
>than having an electrician come out and ground all the boxes for us.
>Is that what you're suggesting as an alternative to having the boxes
>grounded?
It's not necessary to replace every receptacle in the house with a GFCI.
Replacing the first receptacle (the one closest to the service panel) on each
circuit will do -- GFCIs can be wired to protect all downstream outlets as
well. There won't be an equipment ground on those outlets, of course, but they
will be GFCI protected.
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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.
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Re: Grounding the receptacle boxes in an old house
