2 Prong to 3 Prong Conversion

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haighr Laurel, DE(Zone 7a) Sep 09, 2007

Need to change a 2prong outlet to 3 prong.
Can I make this change w/o wiring from the breaker box?

Right now I use the adapters for the 3prong appliances. Can I just connect a piece of copper wire from the outlet box to the new 3 prong plug? Wouldn't that be similar to just grounding a 3prong adapter?

Thanks

The CEC permits you to replace a two prong receptacle with a three
prong if you fill the U ground with a non-conducting goop.
Like caulking compound. This is not permitted in the NEC.

What does this statement mean? What is the U ground?

This message was edited Sep 9, 2007 2:22 PM

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