[Shop-talk] Does the ground ground?

[JAMES STONE]

Thanks guys.  I didn't think it would work, but was curious.

> Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 11:11:10 -0500
> From: wmc_st at xxiii.com
> To: shop-talk at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Does the ground ground?
>
> JAMES STONE wrote:
> > I replaced a porch light today and discovered that it was only wired with
14-2
> > wire without a ground.  Since the light pole is set in concrete and buried
in
> > the ground, is it grounded?  Just curious.
>
> I doubt it.  You might be able to disconnect the neutral side and stick
> an am-meter between it and the fixture and see how much current flows,
> or if a break/fuse pops.  On 2nd thought, I wouldn't know how to
> interpret the results and you might damage yourself or the wiring.
>
> You can supposedly hook up a GFCI breaker to protect a 2-wire circuit,
> but I don't know details on how to do it.
>
>    -Wayne
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