removing 2-wire outlets

[OregonTheHardWay]

Hey there. I have a house where all the outlets are fed by a single 20-amp breaker. The home-owner says he hasn't had any issues with it tripping.

However, he'd like all of the 2-wire outlets replaced with the standard 3-prong and has read on "message boards" that it would be okay to replace the breaker with a GFI breaker and then replace all of the outlets with the standard ones. (Instead of replacing all of the outlets with GFCI outlets). I understand his concerns with cost savings of $1.50/outlet vs $10/outlet vs. me pulling new wire and breaking it into multiple new circuits.

My question - is that even to code to replace the breaker? I know you can replace the outlets with GFCI but haven't heard of the former.

Thanks.

 

[charlie b]

I am closing this thread, in accordance with the Forum?s rules. This Forum is intended to assist professional electricians, inspectors, engineers, and other members of the electrical industry in the performance of their job-related tasks. Although your member profile clearly shows that you are a member of this industry, your question makes it clear that you are planning to perform electrical work at your friend's home, and that you are an electrician. We are not permitted to provide ?how-to? assistance to a ?do-it-yourself? person.

Welcome to the Forum, but please limit your involvement to aspects of the profession that relate to your involvement in the profession.