If you have armored cable and metal outlet boxes behind the receptacles, then it's relatively easy - just replace the old receptacles with the ones of your choiceWhat this actually means is that if your wiring runs in solid or corrugated metal conduit, then that conduit is connected to ground back at your fusebox. By replacing the old 2-prong outlets with 3-prong grounding outlets, your ground path is via the metal conduit. Not the ideal situation, but it works because the outlet ground prongs are connected to the outlet mounting strap, which then connects to conduit ground via mounting screw contact.
Older home & 2 prong outlets, Help No Ground?
A good friend is moving to an older home with all two prong outlets!
Of course, stereo, computers, etc all run with three and are for grounding, yes?
How does one prevent the exposure to electrical surges without grounding? Doesn't it need to be grounded to be safe?
Clearly confused,
Dan
Of course, stereo, computers, etc all run with three and are for grounding, yes?
How does one prevent the exposure to electrical surges without grounding? Doesn't it need to be grounded to be safe?
Clearly confused,
Dan