Should 3 prong to 2 prong adapters be illegal??

[iwire]

They don't need to be in the NEC. They are "used" by the HO, and not "installed" by the EC. Oh, sorry, that's another thread.

It took a while for you to pick up on that one.

And of course used or installed will be a decision to be made by the local AHJ.

I can tell you with certainty that in this area that Fire Dept inspections will have them removed. Not sure what the fire hazard is but the Fire Chief has more power than the building dept.

 

[joe tedesco]

OK when a green-colored rigid ear, lug, or similar device

OK when a green-colored rigid ear, lug, or similar device

Are they 'legal' now?

I don't see them covered in the NEC.

Bob: Look here:

406.9(B) Grounding-Pole Identification Grounding-type receptacles, adapters, cord connections, and attachment plugs shall have a means for connection of a grounding conductor to the grounding pole.

A terminal for connection to the grounding pole shall be designated by one of the following:

(3) A similar green-colored connection device, in the case of adapters.

The grounding terminal of a grounding adapter shall be a green-colored rigid ear, lug, or similar device.

The grounding connection shall be so designed that it cannot make contact with current-carrying parts of the receptacle, adapter, or attachment plug.

The adapter shall be polarized.

 

[iwire]

Well look at that.

I would not have figured the NFPA would back such a piece of junk.

 

[George Stolz]

Beats clipping off the ground pin of the cord, I reckon. Lesser of two evils.

 

[charlie b]

I don't know, George. It might be the greater of two evils. If you clip off the ground plug, you will at least be possessed of the certain knowledge that the equipment does not have a safety ground. But if you use the "cheater plug," and if you use the faceplate screw to secure the "cheater plug" into place, and if the outlet box is plastic, you would be more likely to deceive yourself into believing that the equipment does have a safety ground.

Better the hazard of which you are aware than the hazard that you (incorrectly) believe does not exist.

 

[brother]

I don't know, George. It might be the greater of two evils. If you clip off the ground plug, you will at least be possessed of the certain knowledge that the equipment does not have a safety ground. But if you use the "cheater plug," and if you use the faceplate screw to secure the "cheater plug" into place, and if the outlet box is plastic, you would be more likely to deceive yourself into believing that the equipment does have a safety ground.

Better the hazard of which you are aware than the hazard that you (incorrectly) believe does not exist.

Philosophical debate. which IS the greater EVIL. A hazard that YOU are aware of and help create and potentially have PERMENATELY created.?? OR the HAZARD you are NOT aware of and believe you are safe. hmmm

 

[dlhoule]

and if you use the faceplate screw to secure the "cheater plug" into place, and if the outlet box is plastic

And is this any different than fastening to a metal box with no ground connection; which a lot of older homes do not have. Other than add on work, done by non electricians, most plastic boxex have a ground wire available.