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Want to learn more about wiring
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09-23-2019, 02:30 AM
testcase wrote:
"and upgrade a number of outlets to three prong"

Be VERY CAREFUL that you or even an elecrtician does not do a "Bootleg Ground". The life you save may be your's (or a family member).


https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Bootleg+groubd&ia=web

I think I need to repeat what I just read to make sure I understand it -

A bootleg ground is when the ground on a receptacle is wired to the work box.
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Want to learn more about wiring - by bazookaman - 09-22-2019, 05:22 PM
Re: Want to learn more about wiring - by sekker - 09-22-2019, 05:25 PM
Re: Want to learn more about wiring - by mattkime - 09-22-2019, 05:42 PM
Re: Want to learn more about wiring - by btfc - 09-22-2019, 05:51 PM
Re: Want to learn more about wiring - by testcase - 09-22-2019, 07:30 PM
Re: Want to learn more about wiring - by Cary - 09-22-2019, 07:33 PM
Re: Want to learn more about wiring - by Carm - 09-22-2019, 07:34 PM
Re: Want to learn more about wiring - by mattkime - 09-22-2019, 08:15 PM
Re: Want to learn more about wiring - by Cary - 09-23-2019, 12:38 AM
Re: Want to learn more about wiring - by Bernie - 09-23-2019, 12:46 AM
Re: Want to learn more about wiring - by C(-)ris - 09-23-2019, 01:04 AM
Re: Want to learn more about wiring - by testcase - 09-23-2019, 02:11 AM
Re: Want to learn more about wiring - by mattkime - 09-23-2019, 02:30 AM
Re: Want to learn more about wiring - by pdq - 09-23-2019, 04:06 AM
Re: Want to learn more about wiring - by BernDog - 09-23-2019, 04:08 AM
Re: Want to learn more about wiring - by cbelt3 - 09-23-2019, 03:37 PM
Re: Want to learn more about wiring - by TLB - 09-23-2019, 05:53 PM

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