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Jim, Ellis, at, aol, dot, com wrote:

On Fri, 14 Sep 2007 01:32:01 -0700, Mikepier
wrote:


Or you can replace the circuit breakers with GFCI breakers. That will
take care of the entire house including your 2 pronged outlets.
instead of changing the outlets. That's what I did in my house. The
code in my town allows this to be done.


I like that idea, seems simple and straight forward.


Just be aware that GFCI circuit breakers cost about 5x what GFCI
receptacles do, while providing the same level of protection.