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Question by Red-z
Submitted on 9/18/2003
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My house was built in 1965, and does not have grounding on some circuits, particularly in the kitchen. There are only 2 wires connected to each receptacle. If I understand this FAQ properly, to resolve this lack of ground, all I need to do is install GFIC receptacles at each location that is not grounded. Is this correct? If not, what should I do?

Answer by JERRY
Submitted on 9/28/2003
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BY CODE THAT WILL WORK FINE.

Answer by joe r b
Submitted on 5/16/2004
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is your wiring in the kitchen installed in armored cable? I suspect that it is, which means it is your ground path.

Answer by arcus58
Submitted on 6/22/2005
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A GFI HAS to be grounded or it won't work.

Answer by six
Submitted on 6/3/2007
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no, you need three wires, a hot, common, and ground, the ground goes to the electrical panel which is also grounded by a large cable to a metal rod going into the ground outside. Please call a Professional

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