I was of the understanding that flat blade screws were still used in certain areas in the building trade because they can be painted and easily cleaned out with the screwdriver later to get them loose. Im just a worn out carpenter come farmer so I don't know if there's any truth behind my statement but it satisfied my curiosity when I asked my boss many years ago😁
@@sonofwilfred if you think about it, that makes sense! Never thought of that! I’m just a Jack of all trades but master of none! If I hadn’t told you already, Happy New Year!
I'm not an electrician but it's my understanding that in cases where no ground is available to run to the outlet, I A GFCI outlet similar to what is used in a bathroom is recommended. A label saying "No equipment ground" needs to be affixed. I should note that in this type of installation the GFCI still works to disconnect the circuit within a tenth of a second if someone comes in contact with the live circuit. Alternatively the current breaker in the breaker box could be replaced with a ground fault breaker. This would provide a degree of protection to every outlet on the circuit even if there's no ground wire.
I'd go to the next outlet over, probably the one on the back wall, and run new line from the outlet to the new outlet location outside the closet. That way, no ugly blank cover in the closet. Not sure why you need an outlet in the closet anyway. You will never use it. Maybe turn it around and use it on the other side of the wall.
Great job!!!!!
@@davidmaynard6190 Thank you and thank you for watching!
I was of the understanding that flat blade screws were still used in certain areas in the building trade because they can be painted and easily cleaned out with the screwdriver later to get them loose. Im just a worn out carpenter come farmer so I don't know if there's any truth behind my statement but it satisfied my curiosity when I asked my boss many years ago😁
@@sonofwilfred if you think about it, that makes sense! Never thought of that!
I’m just a Jack of all trades but master of none!
If I hadn’t told you already, Happy New Year!
I'm not an electrician but it's my understanding that in cases where no ground is available to run to the outlet, I A GFCI outlet similar to what is used in a bathroom is recommended. A label saying "No equipment ground" needs to be affixed.
I should note that in this type of installation the GFCI still works to disconnect the circuit within a tenth of a second if someone comes in contact with the live circuit.
Alternatively the current breaker in the breaker box could be replaced with a ground fault breaker. This would provide a degree of protection to every outlet on the circuit even if there's no ground wire.
@@brucepfohl5166 Sounds correct! Thanks for watching!
I always pre-twist the wires clock wise before screwing the nuts
@@jvgauthier You are correct. That is a good step to take. Guess I’m a little rusty!
Thanks for watching!
I'd go to the next outlet over, probably the one on the back wall, and run new line from the outlet to the new outlet location outside the closet. That way, no ugly blank cover in the closet.
Not sure why you need an outlet in the closet anyway. You will never use it. Maybe turn it around and use it on the other side of the wall.
@@TeddyRumble Didn’t think of that. Guess it would have made for a cleaner install.
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