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David Combs David Combs is offline
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Default testing a GFCI where no ground is available?

In article ,
DerbyDad03 wrote:

"If they are the 2 prong type, you aren't required per NEC to make
them grounded."

You are not implying that if they are 3 prong receptacles then you are
required per NEC to make them grounded, are you?

It sort of sounds like you are implying that, but I'm sure you know
that you are not required to provide a ground if the receptacle is
GFCI protected.





So, the gfci does not NEED a ground in order to work?


If yes, then would the presence of a ground make the gfci
work (a) any better and (b) would downstream be any safer?

Thanks!

David