GFCI for 2 prong outlets

[keith22]

The code allows us to put in gfci outlets for 2 prong or 2 wire outlets with no ground. What does this do for the circuit and or personal protection? Thank you in advance..

 

[ptonsparky]

The fault current will not flow through the usual EG. It will flow through you, painfully, or whatever other path it can find to return to the source. Typically, the POCO transformer.

 

[roger]

Keith, please provide an accurate location in your profile.

 

[keith22]

Keith, please provide an accurate location in your

Keith, please provide an accurate location in your profile.

All fixed thank.you

 

[keith22]

All.fixed thank you

 

[infinity]

The code allows us to put in gfci outlets for 2 prong or 2 wire outlets with no ground. What does this do for the circuit and or personal protection? Thank you in advance..

The GFCI device will provide protection for people who may become part of a current path. It is not a replacement for grounding.

 

[Little Bill]

You can still feel a shock but the duration will be less than if you had no protection at all. As was mentioned, the GFCI doesn't replace the EGC but is a safer alternative for nongrounded circuits.

 

[roger]

All.fixed thank you

Thank you