Electrician question?

BORIStheBLADE · 08-31-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rack04

So the best way to check for a ground is to crack open the receptacle and see if there is a bare ground? Will the ground usually be connected to the receptacle?

Well if you have a tester you can see without pulling out the plug. I think testing with a tester would be the 100% answer.

Sometimes what you see might not be right.... That sounds like something from the Matrix but I'm serious.

rack04 · 08-31-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BORIStheBLADE

Well if you have a tester you can see without pulling out the plug. I think testing with a tester would be the 100% answer.

Sometimes what you see might not be right.... That sounds like something from the Matrix but I'm serious.

How do I test for ground on a two pronged outlet?

Like this?

BORIStheBLADE · 08-31-2009, 12:32 PM

Your right.. I was thinking about the three prong plug. So ya you can pull it off the wall and see if a ground wire is in the box.

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