My 1932 house has narrow outlet boxes (about 1.75" inside width).
I want to replace some 2-pronged outlets with GFI outlets,
but the ones I've seen are too wide.

Does anybody make a compact GFI for this purpose?

Thanks

Pete Fraser wrote:
My 1932 house has narrow outlet boxes (about 1.75" inside width).
I want to replace some 2-pronged outlets with GFI outlets,
but the ones I've seen are too wide.

Install a GFI breaker on the circuit(s).

Is it original wiring? (K&T?)

Only reason I ask is if it is K&T, I'm wondering how well a GFI would
deal with the neutral, seing as how one neutral typically served many
loads. Maybe wouldn't make a difference. Tom Horne, where are you?

Your options are as Travis listed (unless again, it's original wiring,
and you have a fusebox and therefore no breaker to replace); or to cut
out some plaster and install a larger box.

I think we need to know more about what state your wiring is in before
any other options can be offered.

"Matt" wrote in message
oups.com...
Is it original wiring? (K&T?)

Yes


Only reason I ask is if it is K&T, I'm wondering how well a GFI would
deal with the neutral, seing as how one neutral typically served many
loads. Maybe wouldn't make a difference.

I thought a GFI just measured the difference between
the line and neutral currents?

Tom Horne, where are you?

Your options are as Travis listed (unless again, it's original wiring,
and you have a fusebox and therefore no breaker to replace); or to cut
out some plaster and install a larger box.

I was hoping I wouldn't have to cut the (lath and) plaster.

I think we need to know more about what state your wiring is in before
any other options can be offered.


Old and funky (k+t).

Thanks

With all that you've said, you probably have a balloon frame house as well,
so I think I'd just run new lines to the bathrooms and install new outlets

"Pete Fraser" wrote in message
...

"Matt" wrote in message
oups.com...
Is it original wiring? (K&T?)

Yes


Only reason I ask is if it is K&T, I'm wondering how well a GFI would
deal with the neutral, seing as how one neutral typically served many
loads. Maybe wouldn't make a difference.

I thought a GFI just measured the difference between
the line and neutral currents?

Tom Horne, where are you?

Your options are as Travis listed (unless again, it's original wiring,
and you have a fusebox and therefore no breaker to replace); or to cut
out some plaster and install a larger box.

I was hoping I wouldn't have to cut the (lath and) plaster.

I think we need to know more about what state your wiring is in before
any other options can be offered.


Old and funky (k+t).

Thanks

GFCI wouldn't work in a non-grounded system. Forget it. Is this a troll?
Ron
"Pete Fraser" wrote in message
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My 1932 house has narrow outlet boxes (about 1.75" inside width).
I want to replace some 2-pronged outlets with GFI outlets,
but the ones I've seen are too wide.

Does anybody make a compact GFI for this purpose?

Thanks

Ron posted for all of us....

GFCI wouldn't work in a non-grounded system. Forget it. Is this a troll?
Ron

Why not? What are you, a troll?

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Tekkie