How to Fix an Open Ground

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@cesarbagel3803 3 года назад

Absolutely impeccable video..very clear and detailed. I learned something today, thank you for sharing your knowledge and for putting together such an awesome video...5 stars!

@SparkyChannel 3 года назад

Thanks so much Cesar!

@russellavocato2598 4 года назад

Thanks, was able to identify and correct a loose ground on my island and get everything back to normal. Appreciate it.

@SparkyChannel 3 года назад

Good job Russell!

@computeraddic675 3 года назад

As a electricien in the Netherlands i am amazed about the way this is made!A metal box(so it will conduct electrity) and a inner socket with open connections to the hot wire and neutral wire.And the earth wire without shielding! As i see this,its a shortcut waiting to happen!!And you know it,because you have to put electrical tape around to prevent that to happen..We never use a metal box with the only excepting of the breaker box in our electrical system.And even that is more and more times made off plastic.So i can proudly say that we have the safest electrical system in Europe!!

@steves.3485 3 года назад

This is by design, you want any exposed hot wire to short in the box and not involve a person. By using a non-metallic box you reduce the chance of having a sufficient return path to conduct enough current to trip the breaker - allowing the possibility of an exposed hot wire to send current over a number of paths for an extended period of time (again, possibly) resulting in heat buildup, arcing, and an electrical fire.

@StringerNews1 3 года назад

@@steves.3485 I'd say it has more to do with fire protection than protecting people who don't know to turn off the power first. Back when insulating materials were flammable, like natural rubber and woven cotton, and walls were typically plaster over lath (wood), the flammable materials could (and did) start fires inside the walls. Putting the whole electrical wiring plant inside steel conduit and boxes allowed small fires to burn out without spreading; the mass of the steel dissipates the heat harmlessly. Conversely, if a fire starts elsewhere, the steel protects the wiring, and keeps lights on longer so more people can escape safely. Steel conduit and boxes also act as a Faraday cage to shield against nearby lightning and other strong RF sources. A strong electric current from a nearby lightning strike makes a strong magnetic field. When that magnetic field collapses, current flows through anything conductive. With Romex, the current gets induced in the copper wires themselves, and can flow into appliances and people using them. With conduit, the current flows harmlessly through it instead. To be fair, many localities in the US allow Romex and plastic boxes. Not because they're "safest" as the OP claims, but because they're cheaper. After WWII there ware many shortages in war-ravaged Europe, and metals topped the list. Steel was reserved for making durable goods that could be sold for hard currency. As a result, electrical codes across Europe weren't as strict as those in America. No shame in that, war is hell. But to spin the consequence of hardship as a cause for jingoistic pride is not a good look. 75 years later and it's hard to find a new house being made with plaster and lath, and plastics have come a long way in 75 years. But if cost isn't an issue, or ultimate safety is paramount, conduit still rules.

@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736 2 года назад

first time I ever saw that cool little gadget for continuity testing. I like that a lot!

@steverussell8988 2 года назад

Love your videos. You are the Bob Ross of electrical work.

@SparkyChannel 2 года назад

Wow, thanks! that's a huge compliment!

@Majestiicc12 3 года назад

Saved this to my playlist. Your quality in explaining and demonstration is unparalleled! I have a question, excuse my ignorance, and anyone that actually knows is more than welcome to respond. He replaced the wire between the two, which has a 3rd ground wire. That was connected to the previous outlet, and then to the outlet he took apart. Why the screw? Hypothetically speaking, if an outlet in an older home is changed out in the same manner, but there is NO screw at the box being changed, must there me a screw through the metal box into the studs, connecting the ground that is 'pigtailed'? Extremely ignorant question I'm sure, sorry. Thank you for the video! Definitely subbed!

@ip5232 3 года назад

Great video ! And right to thw very important point ! No wasting time showing uncrewing or screwing things and showing face ! Like other videos ! Thank you so much!

@SparkyChannel 3 года назад

Thanks! When I watch RU-vid videos I want people to get to the point as well. LOL!

@victormendoza6306 2 года назад

Your tutorial is helpful thank you very much I will check my outlets, my house is from 50’s

@MrBobbyNTO 2 года назад

Thanks soo much for this video! Every time I hit a snag in a project, I now come here first for answers!

@SparkyChannel 2 года назад

Fantastic!

@davidglabais4919 2 года назад

Fantastic work Sparky!! Thank you!

@SparkyChannel 2 года назад

My pleasure, thanks!

@absoluteelectricandmainten7432 4 года назад

FWIW. There is no Neutral wire in either box. It is a grounded conductor, according to the code book. All the rest is educational and helpful. Thank you for showing the value of checking everything for correct connections and voltage. Also for using a voltage detector repeatedly. These little tools are priceless. Also. Many choose to use a crimp sleeve or a green wire nut. The crimp sleeve is a much more definite connection, and takes up much less space.

@SparkyChannel 4 года назад

Thanks!

@Kevin-uf9hy 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, just discovered some open ground faults. Now I know where to begin.

@claire6838 3 года назад

Awesome video! Thanks Sparky!

@SparkyChannel 3 года назад

Thanks Jenny!

@awizardalso 3 года назад

I have a Southwire 40010S-A receptacle tester. It has one red light and two orange lights. It also has a diagram that shows what the lights read and if there's a wiring problem. All the outlets I have re-installed and tested show to be correct wiring.

@brotherbo43 2 года назад

Thanks for introducing me to the wago lever nuts. They are easy to work with

@SparkyChannel 2 года назад

Yes, they are!

@darkhorse9210 Год назад

Great video. Gave me confidence to tackle and otherwise intimidating task. Thank you

@SparkyChannel Год назад

You can do it!

@apackwestbound5946 Год назад

Great video; accurate clearly presented information.

@Guardducks 4 года назад

Thanks again sparky for another informative video.

@SparkyChannel 4 года назад

You bet!

@EscobarMX3229 Год назад

Great video sir! Thanks so much 🙏🏻

@tritran9688 Год назад

Always like the of demonstrations. Thanks

@SparkyChannel Год назад

Glad you like them!

@Lpedraja2002 3 года назад

Best teacher for this kind of stuff on youtube!

@SparkyChannel 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@captainteamcarry3 3 года назад

Is this a quality channel dedicated to teaching? Subbed.

@SparkyChannel 3 года назад

Yes sir, welcome to Sparky Channel!

@Nhatanh0475 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the video. My people in Vietnam would just said this box near other box so they must be continuity, no check whatsoever. But you, you take a step further and double check it, I really like that. It's really profesional to not assume anything and always testing before handling. Also I have a question, should the ground wire be naked or insulated?

@scottparrish2422 2 года назад

Thanks for taking the time to pass on your knowledge

@SparkyChannel 2 года назад

Thanks Scott!

@canoelew2288 3 года назад

excellent video, clear and to the point, thanks.

@SparkyChannel 3 года назад

You're welcome! Thanks so much!

@roba9607 3 года назад

Great video. Very informative!!!

@SparkyChannel 3 года назад

Thank you!

@newro682 3 года назад

Awesome video! Thanks so much!

@SparkyChannel 3 года назад

My pleasure! Thanks!

@b2dauphine 2 года назад

Thank you Sparky!

@SparkyChannel 2 года назад

My pleasure, thanks!

@christopheryoung826 2 года назад

Grandpa was a sparky and I inherited his tools. I now own two of these and ive never known this. I appreciate you sharing this info. Wish id have learned more and channels like this have been helpful.

@SparkyChannel 2 года назад

Grandpa sounds like a really good man! Best wishes!

@normferguson2769 2 года назад

You could take the classes and become a certified electrician. It provides a great income.

@christopheryoung826 2 года назад

@@normferguson2769 im actually looking into classes. I dont need the profession due to already being a diesel mechanic, but id like to know some of the things he did. I can afford the classes so I'm gonna enroll this year when enrollment is up.

@user-em6ie2be7x Год назад

Thank you for the Detailed & Informative video.

@SparkyChannel Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@bencolbert6732 4 года назад

Thanks for the help, I have a 1942 house that I have to do grounding on in the basement. Grandpa was a navy welder and had to do a lot of electrical, he was pretty clear with the dangers of electricity.

@SparkyChannel 4 года назад

Excellent. Thanks Ben!

@ericturnipseed8664 2 года назад

Very nice tutorial... nice job!

@SparkyChannel 2 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@mrdrejonn 2 года назад

Excellent video

@BigmoRivera 3 года назад

Great Work My Friend...

@SparkyChannel 3 года назад

Thank you Bigmo! Cheers!

@michaelbaeza91 3 года назад

Fantastic educational video. Well spoken as well as great camera footage.

@rb8098 3 года назад

Great video! I like the way you explain each step and the why.

@SparkyChannel 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@gengisk1987 8 месяцев назад

Well sir i dont speak english very well, but your explanation was so easy to understand. Regards from Oaxaca.

@SparkyChannel 8 месяцев назад

Regards from San Diego!

@TeslaBoy123 Год назад

Thanks mr sparky after 30 years dealing with electricity and wires i still enjoying that trade never ending 👍👍👍👍

@SparkyChannel Год назад

It's the best trade!

@TeslaBoy123 Год назад

@@SparkyChannel i do plumbing and electricity i enjoy both trade very well i love keep waching when rough-in is done is a pride feeling 👍👍👍

@SparkyChannel Год назад

@@TeslaBoy123 Excellent!

@dgboaz 3 года назад

Great video with clarity.

@tomfoolery40 8 месяцев назад

gorgeous work. hell of a video

@SparkyChannel 8 месяцев назад

Thanks so much!

@CNicolini Год назад

very helpful , thank you for the video

@SparkyChannel Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@stuffthings9618 Год назад

That wireless continuity tester insane. Life saving for testing.

@SparkyChannel Год назад

Yes sir!

@ELMohel Год назад

Thank you!👍❤️

@SparkyChannel Год назад

Welcome!

@abrahamvaro5482 Год назад

Very nice video ,thanks

@sljack1671 3 года назад

Great video! I loved the detail. I will definitely pick up those wireless tools. Much better than hollering to my wife “Is the light off?” I think she will be very happy to no longer be involved in that process!

@SparkyChannel 3 года назад

LOL! Yes, that does sound like a good idea. :)

@chainlink4241 2 года назад

I was installing outlets in an addition built onto my house years ago. Had a friend over who was a licensed electrician, he was just kinda supervising me on the little stuff. I had finished connecting the wires on one of the outlets and was folding the wires back into the box, when he snuck up behind me and clapped really loud. He had to go find a really big scraper to peel me off the ceiling that day...

@SparkyChannel 2 года назад

LOL! It sounds like you were concentrating! :)

@MONTES262011 3 года назад

Really good video thanks for helps !!!!!

@SparkyChannel 3 года назад

Glad it helped! Thanks Victor!

@danlutjemeier4183 7 месяцев назад

Great tutorial. TY! (subscribed)

@SparkyChannel 7 месяцев назад

Awesome, thank you!

@williampennjr.4448 3 года назад

I think contractor in the 50's and earlier were a-holes. They made everything so complicated. Electricians didn't color code the wires and used stiff wires that are hard to bend and cut. Hell! even Ben Franklin knew about grounding. Carpenters made walls out of sheetrock and plaster instead of wood or drywall Plumbers welded everything and they all used flat head screws instead of Philips head screws. now-a-days its the complete opposite. They even have helpful youtube video's.

@sohailjanjua123 2 года назад

Hi, I like your lecture. Thanks

@SparkyChannel 2 года назад

You are welcome!

@mr.p4293 4 года назад

Another awesome 👏🏼 video by sparky ⚡️ thanks 🙏🏻 again.

@SparkyChannel 3 года назад

Thanks so much! ⚡️

@xpeacemaster Год назад

What do you do if you have a ground but it isnt grounded?

@garydudgeon 4 года назад

Another good video Sparky

@SparkyChannel 4 года назад

Thanks Gary!

@ragheadand420roll 2 года назад

Great video sparky

@SparkyChannel 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@andressilva2402 2 года назад

The circuit breaker finder is a game changer

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@winnsail31 2 года назад

Excellent tutorial. I'm ordering the Extech device!

@SparkyChannel 2 года назад

Thanks!

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Thanks 🙏

@SparkyChannel 2 года назад

Welcome!

@drew.pewpew 2 года назад

Thank you!!!

@SparkyChannel 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@blessnorthamerica7919 4 месяца назад

Thanks for your educational video. How come you don’t wire the incoming cable at the top pare of terminals and outgoing cable on to the bottom terminal set , just like GFCI receptacle’s line and load ?

@jasonroman77723 3 года назад

That was very helpful thank you.

@SparkyChannel 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Jason!

@jasonroman77723 2 года назад

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@walterm2871 2 года назад

Great video was able to fix my issue

@SparkyChannel 2 года назад

Excellent!

@larrygwinn6649 3 года назад

Love your video, can show how to find a arc falt

@augustaking8 3 года назад

fault

@frankietrenado9327 2 года назад

Another way to check continuity is by shorting the black and white conductors in the upgraded box and ohming out the black and white in the old groundless box.

@sergeyn.syritsyn6748 2 года назад

this is also a handy trick to de-energize the branch without walking to the panel (I am not an electrician) does anybody actually do this in the field? seems like a great time saver edit: also good to map out all unmarked breakers

@michaeljavert4635 Год назад

I agree. It's best to have grounded circuits. I got scammed buying this house. All new Romex in and out of the circuit breaker panel box, but what was hidden, was it was tied into older wires that are 2 conductors and insulated with asbestos. Probably going to drill holes in my floor and run conduit to the existing receptacles in the wall, add an extension box, and just leave the old wiring dormant. Unless it just eats at me, then I am going to be taking down one side of certain walls and pulling new wire. I hate the idiot that wired this house. At least the J boxes and gang boxes are steel, but the idiot used nails instead of screws. And I can't figure out how he got them hammered so tight inside the box. Long nails too. I doubt it was a nail gun. Even so, those would not have fit inside the box either. So that's a nightmare. A saws all or reciprocating saw doesn't make it any easier. Just a little faster but a lot of sparks and metal dust.

@nyplantings2420 Год назад

I think that clown worked on my house too. Maybe my car as well.

@djinteractive2013 Год назад

It's sad that people really run new wiring without ground (ground is very important!)

@xLeg1tx1 3 года назад

do you have to re-wire it or can you just ground straight from the box to the receptacle?

@funstuff9153 2 года назад

A Ground wire does not give protection from lighting or power surges. It only provides a low impedance path back to the source for faults. Grounding electrode conductors (GEC) do protect against lightning and surges, but those are two different components of the grounding and bonding system of the house.

@vjdevil9376 2 года назад

What is mean by impedance (z)

@blazer6248 2 года назад

Thank you! My house is full of these and outlets that are reverse live/neutral. Or both. Edit: looks like this one won't be anything I can fix. Ugh. At least I can fix the reverse live/neutral faults.

@vrudy6 2 года назад

Love the video. Felt like I was in an online class.

@SparkyChannel 2 года назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@lancerudy6584 2 года назад

Very helpful.

@exclusivelynyc 3 года назад

Excellent video. Please, I hope you can help. How to I find the first receptacle on the circuit? I'm trying to install a afci/gfci and control all the outlets downstream.

@exclusivelynyc 3 года назад

I figured this out. Thanks.

@Marcel_Germann 4 года назад

The most important reason for the ground is to prevent getting electrocuted by a faulty appliance. If a cable insulation inside of the appliance fails and live parts would touch the metal housing, on an ungrounded outlet the voltage would "sit and wait" for a victim to touch it. In case of a grounded housing there would be a short-circuit, tripping the circuit breaker (or blowing the fuse) almost immediatly. No chance of a person getting an electric shock. That was the reason for introducing this safety mechanism. This protective measurement was first mentioned in Germany in 1924 as a possibility, in 1932 this became mandatory in the VDE 0140 (protective measures against electric shock) which is still existent but it was modernised over the years like all regulations.

@SparkyChannel 4 года назад

Yes, that has happened to me. I get it all wired up and then realize that I forgot the cap. LOL! The ferrules are a good idea. Also tinning the copper strands would be excellent.

@Marcel_Germann 4 года назад

@@SparkyChannel Tinning is not a good solution. There's a reason this practice is banned here since 1979. The problem is, the solder will start deform under the pressure of the screw, creating a loose connection which is also a potential fire hazard. I've seen such connections, and the wire directly fell out of the terminal just simply by gravity. It also corrodes, causing a contact resistance. If you completely solder such a connection this is not a problem, because the corrosion is only on the surface of the solder. But in this case this would be a problem. This happened several times to me that I forgot the cap. Sometimes it's not a problem when the other end of the cord isn't connected to anything yet, but sometimes....

@scurve099 4 месяца назад

excellent video. I love your attention to little details. It seems that very few electricians now adays take the time to wrap the outlet with electrical tape or in some cases don't even take the time to screw down the unused terminals. I have a situation in my house where the cable company is reading a about 50 volt charge back feeding one of the coax lines. The technician thinks it could be an open ground. Any suggextions would be appreciated.

@SparkyChannel 4 месяца назад

Thanks! I would say remove that line and install a new one as a grounded homerun (no splices).

@johnpetite7331 4 месяца назад

What if your house was built in 55 and opening up the walls and completely gutting the house is out of the picture? Is there another way to fix a two wire home with open ground?

@baseball741 3 месяца назад

Consider a gfci receptacle and/or breaker.

@StevenHenkemeyer-it9kp 2 месяца назад

Can you go from a metal box to a plastic box and just hook al three wires hooked up to the color it matches to 😊

@manletopia4801 Месяц назад

sometimes in old houses there is a 18 gauge ground clamped to the metal box just replaced a microwave oven outlet in a 1930s house recently

@geecrawdad 3 года назад

Why are all the receptacles in my home (built 1993) have the neutral white wires switched, that is, the terminals on top have a black wire from one cable and the white wire from the other cable, same on bottom terminals? I guess it's ok since the receptacle tester says so and they do work. But when I changed one to an AFCI receptacle, and wired it the same way, it didn't work. I had to switch the white wires so they were across from the black wires of the same cable? I hope that's clear!

@PascoRailProductions-2024 4 года назад

Thanks

@SparkyChannel 4 года назад

No problem, thanks!

@MrTooTechnical 4 года назад

Great vid. Next time just leave 12 inches of bare copper in the box with no ground and then do this: wrap the bare copper around the metal box bonding screw, then continue to the green terminal of the receptacle. That way u eliminate the extra wago, no pig tail needed, and the ground 100% continuous. Solid grounds with the least number of breaks are greatly preferable. Woohoo

@SparkyChannel 4 года назад

That's an excellent method. Thanks Dave!

@Tre16 2 года назад

12 inches is excessive (that's what she said)

@ayeitsshane806 3 года назад

Haven't finished yet but just seen were its a two wire system. Instead of running a new wire because that's easier said than done you can also put it on a GFCI of GFCI breaker and it will pass code as well.

@mikecastleberry9671 2 года назад

Doesn't help in side wall db

@jrock865 2 года назад

the hard part with that one is where they have connected other neutrals and then it turns into a headache.

@ricodemarco 3 года назад

Hi Sparky. Very informative video. Maybe you can help me with this. I bought some surge protectors from amazon and they all have lights for protected and ground. However when I plug them into the wall outlets at home some of the surge protectors show not grounded/protected but when I plug in a different surge protector it shows grounded/protected. I bought the surge protectors at the same time from Amazon a week ago. Also, I checked the outlets with a receptacle tester and I get the two lights for correct wiring. I went around the house and plugged the surge protectors/receptacle tester into various outlets with the same results. Is it a surge protector problem or something with the house wiring? thanks!

@SparkyChannel 3 года назад

Interesting. Perhaps some aren't working correctly?

@StevenHenkemeyer-it9kp 2 месяца назад

Do u connect the green one to the metal box and the green wires together then black to black then white to white

@fromohio7956 3 года назад

What if there is a box in between the two shown that is not apparent? Maybe in another room? Will continuity test work?

@mikedee5842 3 года назад

is this also applicable for electric range (240 V) 3 phong receptacle for 1950's house? how could I contact some other question?

@_1ben 2 года назад

A question for help. My issue in a 10 year old residency system. My problem started with an open ground checked power bottom of receptacle was fine recheck upper and no open ground My problem is the trouble is shifting to different outlets then other rooms. Any help ?

@jasonroman3639 2 года назад

That my friends is a professional!

@SparkyChannel 2 года назад

Thanks so much Jason!

@tchads_57 4 года назад

Great video, thanks. My son’s bedroom is a converted bay of a 2 car garage. The outlets on the original wall are fine, on the newer wall something’s squirrelly. His plug in outlet tester shows open ground, my outlet tester (different brand) shows reversed polarity. When I use a tester with the 2 leads and a light (older school) I have proper polarity and a working ground. The panel is bonded to a water pipe but there doesn’t appear to be any earth grounding rod. Would this account for the different readings and should he have the landlord install a proper grounding rod? Is it safe to install a grounding rod inside a dirt floor basement? I told him to call an electrician, but he wants to have some info before he does. Thanks.

@darrinward7815 4 года назад

Another Great Video Bill! Keep up the great work! I keep telling my circle of people to subscribe, can't wait until you get your subscribers back!

@SparkyChannel 4 года назад

Wouldn't that be nice? Can you imagine I have 182K missing subscribers? I have a feeling that something good is going to happen though. Thanks Darrin!

@jonathangil1832 Год назад

Thank you very much for your videos. They are so helpful for me to do my job. I am so interested on that continuity device that you are using in your video. What's the name and where can i buy it? Thanks Mr. Sparkly.

@SparkyChannel Год назад

Extech CT20 Remote and Local Continuity Tester: Amazon: amzn.to/2USsOgl Thanks!

@piergraham4181 4 года назад

Excellent video, thanks for the lesson. Are you sure you're not Scotty Kilmer?

@realisticroot5576 4 года назад

My thoughts exactly

@KingYang05 4 года назад

Best comment here LOL

@dajo4349 Год назад

Is it normal to have continuity between the hot and neutral wires in a outlet when the breaker is switched off?

@hanskuhlmann9919 2 года назад

wish all the so called open ground situations were located so close and accessible to a full ground receptable

@SparkyChannel 2 года назад

That would be good!

@volcomguy51 3 года назад

Bill, I need assistance. Does it matter what type of outlet I install at home? The rounded style or the flat style outlet.

@SparkyChannel 3 года назад

No, it doesn't matter. My advice is to buy the highest quality devices that you can be they standard or Decora. I like the "Decora Plus" receptacles.

@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440 Месяц назад

If you don’t want to replace the wire you can replace it to a Gfci outlet which has the same safety not requiring ground

@Raptormeatx 3 года назад

I added a plug in a metal box with bx to a flex house. And I’m getting an open ground even with all the ground connections spliced through and ground screws used. The only place I didn’t use a ground screw was under the house in the crawl space I just wrapped the ground around the 8-32 that the metal blank plate goes on. Do you think that is the issue?

@lightingprotogo 2 года назад

A ground screw is dedicated to grounding a ground wire. It is not to be located where it is used to secure something removable as you’ve described.

@MegaJuniorJones Год назад

Good video. But you touched on the main issue. How to fix this when it’s behind drywall.

@shyjesta 4 года назад

Thanks! Fixed it! woohoo!

@lewiscleveland4661 3 года назад

13:05 I never seen two outlets installed side by side on an open wall. With an obviously installation defect. I found an open ground on an outlet probably installed around 79, a fireplace sperates twin sockets on that wall. The ground wire is present and connected So where did it get disconnected, I guess I'll start pulling out sockets closest to and work my way out. Then again all grounds report back to the panel so I'll probably have to pull all the grounds to find which outlet it's wired in parallel to

@randyrru 3 года назад

The outlets in video are likely placed as they are in order to facilitate an example. Same outlets are used in other videos to demonstrate examples of a different problem.

@luxman9463 2 года назад

Nice video and all but the scenario you have is the easiest of all. But no one people are likely to encounter in a older home. Would be nice do discuss alternatives like installing a GFCI outlet.

@raymondclass6794 Год назад

Get a gfi breaker

@Oopsie223 3 года назад

Good video! So if an appliance doesn’t have a ground wire does that mean it’s not safe?

@wayneg5593 2 года назад

In a word…YUP!

@Cemsicles 2 года назад

Just attach black and white together and check for continuity using multimeter on the other side, why the gizmo? Something I am missing?

@danielunderwood2328 3 года назад

Question: my buddy of mine house is wired in the back in 60’s and has two prong receptacles in a room and needs to be changed to three prog receptacles. To help out, I would install GFCI in the home run box and identify the home run and wire that to the Line side and the other wires to the load side. Then change out the rest of the receptacles with GFCI and wire them on line side? Since no ground, if I install a ground pigtail, would that fix the “open ground”?

@Mike-gz4xn 3 года назад

Think he has a video specifically on this. Think he just installed gfci on the first box from the breaker then 3 prong outlets after that with proper labeling. They still show up as open ground but are IAW code.

@okaro6595 3 года назад

You fix the open ground with the text: "No equipment ground." It tells the tester (a person) to expect open ground. If you want to ground it you need to run a separate ground wire or preferably rewire completely with three wires.

@esantosnyc 4 года назад

Can you do a video about finding and repairing electrical shorts? I have a light switch that is tripping the breaker when it is turned on. Thanks.

@SparkyChannel 4 года назад

I'll see what I can do. Thanks!

@dakotbeastj 3 года назад

Did you check in the switch and in the light fixture. 99% of the time shorts are at the termination points of the wires, so it would probably be at either of those points.

@dakotbeastj 3 года назад

At least that has been my experience