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    Dec 18, 2010, 10:21 AM
    Receptacles
    I need to replace outlets with three prong outlets , but only have two wire supply , do I have to replace wire in walls with three wire romex, or is there an easier way
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    Dec 18, 2010, 10:23 AM

    No, replace the receptacles with GFCI receptacles and label them as ungrounded.

    The alternative is to pull an entirely new circuit that is grounded.
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