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Use of electrical adapters is not recommended as they can fall out or not provide a good ground so I recommend changing outlet receptacles to a three hole type which provides secure grounding when wired correctly.
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Use of electrical adapters is not recommended as they can fall out or not provide a good ground so I recommend changing outlet receptacles to a three hole type which provides secure grounding when wired correctly.
I love the "three hole type".
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I love the "three hole type".
One can only imagine what you plug in.
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Default Re: Grounding 2-prong outlets

There is a remote chance that the 3-prong converters pictured are actually performing as designed - if somehow the face plate mounting screw is actually grounded (e.g. armored cable).

I don't think I have ever seen one that was grounded though.
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There is a remote chance that the 3-prong converters pictured are actually performing as designed - if somehow the face plate mounting screw is actually grounded (e.g. armored cable).

I don't think I have ever seen one that was grounded though.
That's because you live where they allow that Romex c-ap..
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