dana1028

No not more confusing, thank you.

I do understand that the GFCI does not create a ground.

However I find it unlikely that the average homeowner will understand the label and not plug in a one of the things on the list.

It was my understanding that allowing the GFCI replacement was to protect the user from faults to the case of what ever they plug in, 3 wire cord or not the GFCI will trip if any power does not return even with out a ground.

If I can not plug any three wire devices into this GFCI what is the point of changing out the 2 wire outlet?

As they will not allow you to replace a non-grounding outlet with a standard grounding type and label that no equipment ground, this leads me to believe they intend 3 wire plugs to be used in the GFCI outlets.

Still confused, Bob


Bob Badger
Construction & Maintenance Electrician
Massachusetts