On 24 Nov 2005 09:20:51 -0800, jim rozen
wrote:
In article , RAM^3 says...

FWIW, my 55-year-old house came with this type of socket and I've "modified"
quite a few "polarized" plugs myself. G

By the time they're 55 years old, recptacles are pretty clapped
out - I would respectfully suggest you simply replace with new
ones every time you have that problem with modern plugs.

But if the house has ungrounded NM cable in the walls, you NEVER
replace the 2-prong ones with new 3-prong grounding receptacles with
the ground pin not hooked up to anything. It might make the house
"look more modern" but that is a really good way to kill someone with
a false ground.

If you are installing a computer or other complex electronics and
really need a ground source somewhere, you have to replace the cables
to that point and get one there.

They still make and sell new nice and shiny NEMA 1-15R 2-prong
ungrounded receptacles (with the proper polarized Neutral slot) for
replacement use. Leviton #223 in your choice of brown white or ivory.
Larger Home Depot stores stock the white and ivory. Don't see them in
a Decora face device, though.

-- Bruce --

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