In this video, I demonstrate how to replace a standard receptacle outlet with a GFCI receptacle. I discuss the importance of GFCI outlets, who needs them, and where they are most effectively used.

Replace it with another two-wire non-grounding receptacle Replace it with a GFCI receptacle marked "No Equipment Ground." No equipment grounding conductors are permitted to connect to receptacles ...

A friend who was buying an older house was concerned about electrical safety and asked for my opinion as an electrical engineer. All of the AC receptacles (also called outlets) in the house were the ...