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    WMorg555 Posts: 105, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 23, 2008, 12:00 PM
    GFCI receptacle installation
    I am replacing basement receptacles with GFCI outlets. I have armored cable with only a white and black wire-no ground. Is that a problem? Is it necessary to use the stab in receptacles or does it make a difference just using the screws on the side?
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    Aug 23, 2008, 12:08 PM
    The armor may be the ground, needs to be intact, and with boxes.
    If it is the stabbing/then tighten screw type, stabbing works fine for stranded.
    Solid wire can twist even when tightened, the around screw would be best.
    I never backwire regular recepticles.
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