Converting 2 pin to 3 pin wall outlets

Hansm14 · 10-05-2005, 03:10 PM

How do you convert a 2 outlet found in older homes,to a 3 outlet(grounded)Do i have to run new wiring?

MgMopar · 10-08-2005, 03:18 PM

New wiring is somtimes required. But if the house has conduit or box style wiring the outlet box will generally already be grounded. After installed o outlet tester will reveal if it is properly grounded. Or you can check with a test light from the power side of the out let to the center screw on your present outlet. If it lights the box is generally properly grounded. Then you could just change out the outlet. The new one will ground threw the mounting screws to the box. If not you will need to some how run a ground circuit to the box.

10-05-2005, 03:10 PM	#1
Hansm14 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4	Converting 2 pin to 3 pin wall outlets How do you convert a 2 outlet found in older homes,to a 3 outlet(grounded)Do i have to run new wiring?

10-08-2005, 03:18 PM	#2
MgMopar Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 488	Converting 2 pin to 3 pin wall outlets New wiring is somtimes required. But if the house has conduit or box style wiring the outlet box will generally already be grounded. After installed o outlet tester will reveal if it is properly grounded. Or you can check with a test light from the power side of the out let to the center screw on your present outlet. If it lights the box is generally properly grounded. Then you could just change out the outlet. The new one will ground threw the mounting screws to the box. If not you will need to some how run a ground circuit to the box. __________________ Mgmopar

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