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Posted By:
Edward
2 prong receptacle to 3 prong redeptacle/GFCI
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04/11/03
09:55 PM
I donot have a 1990 code book can somebody check to see if GFCI was a requiremnt for replacing two prong outlet.(without EGC)
Thank you
Edward
Posted By:
harold endean
Re: 2 prong receptacle to 3 prong redeptacle/GFCI
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04/12/03
01:30 AM
Yes, as per 210-7 (d) exception in the 1990 NEC book on page 70-35.
Posted By:
Bill Addiss
Re: 2 prong receptacle to 3 prong redeptacle/GFCI
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04/12/03
01:32 AM
Edward,
1990 NEC 210-7(d)Ex. allows a GFCI Receptacle to replace a 2 prong receptacle where a grounding means does not exist.
Bill
Posted By:
Bill Addiss
Re: 2 prong receptacle to 3 prong redeptacle/GFCI
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04/12/03
01:39 AM
Harold,
I guess you type faster than I do!
Bill
Posted By:
bobp
Re: 2 prong receptacle to 3 prong redeptacle/GFCI
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04/12/03
03:46 AM
Guys,
Don't have a 90 NEC, but I believe it does not "require" a GFCI but "allows" it.
Bob
Posted By:
Bill Addiss
Re: 2 prong receptacle to 3 prong redeptacle/GFCI
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04/12/03
04:52 AM
Bob,
I did say "allows", but if a 3 prong receptacle is to be installed where there is no grounding means, GFCI protection is required.
Bill
[This message has been edited by Bill Addiss (edited 04-12-2003).]
Posted By:
bobp
Re: 2 prong receptacle to 3 prong redeptacle/GFCI
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04/13/03
12:24 AM
Bill,
You said "allow", Edward said "requirement", but you are right on the GFCI if you go to 3 prong and don't provide a ground.
How do you get that smiley in the text body?
Bob
Posted By:
caselec
Re: 2 prong receptacle to 3 prong redeptacle/GFCI
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04/13/03
12:38 AM
Bob,
Look here for your smilies:
https:/
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www.electrical-contractor.net/
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faq.html#smilies
Curt
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