The GFCI outlet must be labeled as being an ungrounded outlet, which means that there is no ground connection available.This label will be included with the GFCI outlet and must be attached to the face of the GFCI outlet.
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Electrical Code Requirements for a Ungrounded GFCI Outlet.Connect the neutral wire of the circuit to the silver screw.Connect the power wire of the circuit to the brass screw.The following connections are made to the LINE side of the GFCI outlet.Make sure the circuit is turned off before proceeding with the wiring connections.Identify the neutral wire using white electrical tape.Identify the power wire using black electrical tape.NOTE: The power wire of the circuit should be connected to the side of the outlet that has the smaller plug slot of the two vertical blade slots on the face of the outlet which are used for the cords to plug into.Use a non-contact voltage tester to identify the black circuit power wire of the circuit.Take all precautions to keep other occupants in the area away from the outlet.Turn the circuit power on to perform the polarity test. Advanced Only: While the circuit is off, remove the outlet and wrap black electrical tape around the screws of the outlet.A GFCI Outlet can be installed where there is no ground wire as long as the polarity is correctly identified.Identify the Polarity of the Circuit Wiring.The GFCI Outlet Test and Reset Functions should be tested routinely.Detected faults to ground will cause the circuit to stop working at the GFCI outlet.Ground fault protection may be detected with an electrical device or the user of a device that is connected to the GFCI outlet.When installed correctly, the circuitry of an ungrounded GFCI will still work and detect a ground fault even when there is not a ground wire attached to the GFCI outlet.The Basics of How a Non-Grounded GFCI Outlet Works.Instructions for Wiring a GFCI Outlet for Knob and Tube and 2-Wire Circuit Notice: Installing additional electrical wiring should be done with a permit and inspected. Precaution: Identify the circuit, turn it OFF and then Tag it with a Note before performing any wiring. Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and Voltage Tester or Non-Contact Voltage Tester.Įstimated Time: Depends on the personal level experience and ability to work with tools and access to the wiring.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced – Best performed by a Licensed Electrician.
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How to Add a GFCI Outlet to Knob and Tube Wiring Thanks for your electrical wiring question Steve. This electrical wiring question came from: Steve, a Handyman from Niles, Ohio.
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