My house was built in 1927 and had single 2 prong outlet that I changed to three prong. The ground comes to the box which is connected via the metal sheathing (BX) back to the fusebox. The outlet has it's ground screw on it's mounting frame, so it grounds when tightened. Your laundry room was probably wired with romex and has three wires in it's sheathing to carry the hot, common and ground. Just be sure to turn off the breakers before starting. You should try the sublect outlet with a lamp before proceeding just to be sure the power is off.
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My question is that the house I'm living in has two prong outlets. I wish to go to three prong outlets and I'm wondering what this will cost me. People at work say it is a very fast and cheap expense for an electrician to do this for me. I have two outlets I want replaced with porterports for my stereo equipment. Right now I'm using a cheater plug with my adcom ACE 515 which I will be replacing soon with a Power Plant.
Thanks for any help you can give me on telling me what this job entailes.
Thanks for any help you can give me on telling me what this job entailes.