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    Sep 8, 2009, 09:43 AM
    Grounding a two wire outlet
    Is it possible to ground a two wire outlet to a metal box and put in a three prong outlet
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    Sep 8, 2009, 09:56 AM

    Code requires two prong, ungrounded outlets to be replace with GFI outlets to change to three prong. Must also be marked "Ungrounded".
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    Sep 8, 2009, 10:44 AM

    Some inexperienced DIYer may have done what you ask but its not code and unsafe. Like Harold says, install a GFCI but its still not really grounded but will take a 3 prong plug.
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    Sep 8, 2009, 11:21 AM

    It's not clear as to whether the box containing the two prong outlet has a ground. It may or may not depending on the age of the house. It's more likely to have a ground if the 2 prong outlets are polarized (have different width holes).
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