the old nm is probably stapled, and there's not room for another.

"John Grabowski" wrote in message
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If you can fish a green wire, why can't you fish a new romex? Pull a new
romex into the box and tape up the old one and push it to the back.


John Grabowski
http://www.mrelectrician.tv



"Dan" wrote in message
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On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 02:09:07 -0600, wrote:

Is it legal according to the NEC to run a green wire of the same gauge
along side of the old romex that had no ground wire, and wire it to
the panel and outlet box? (I know local code might differ). I am
just asking because I want to move my computer and there is only 2
wire (no ground) romex going to that outlet. I would change the
romex, except that it's stapled inside the wall, and I am not tearing
open the wall. However, I think I can fish a #12 green wire up there.

I dont have the NEC book. Does anyone know?

Thanks

T-Pot

It used to be legal, isn't anymore. That said, I think I would do
that or at least run to a nearby metal water pipe in order to provide
protection to electronic equipment. I am a code inspector but I still
have a little room in my head for common sense!

Dan