I want to plug this into a two prong adapter then into a two wire non grounded outlet. will this work?thanks
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It will "work" (transmit power from one side to the other), but I'm not sure if it still works as a "ground fault interrupter" (what you bought it for). I would think (but don't know) that it would still do the job if you only have 3 prong wires "from" the GFI (since the interruption occurs inside the device). Mine is used to protect an above ground pool pump (critical service), and I use grounded wiring on both sides of the GFI (since my Grandchildren use that pool).
1127909
I tried plugging it into a two prong adapter, and then plugged the two prong into my outlet. My outlet is grounded since it is a 3 prong outlet, but not sure that would matter since two prong adapter doesn't have a ground plug. Anyway, that worked with no issues.
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Yes, it will work properly. The ground wire does not run through the circuit. This device works by measuring the current flowing from line to neutral or hot to cold. Normally 100% of the current should flow from the line through the device and back down the neutral wire. If something like a person touched a live circuit it would cause a current imbalance and trip the outlet. A hair dryer is an example of a two-wire ungrounded device that uses a gfci.
991254
I am not 100% sure but if your adapter would allow for the conversion to a regular 110 outlet it should work. Hope this helps
1727838
Yes. It will test both 2 and 3 prong outlet. The 2 prong outlet will need an adapter that's available from Walmart or any hardware store for less than $1. The 2 prong outlet will show no ground.
2031191
Yes, will plug into a standard 110v outlet. Not 100% sure it has a ground plug or if it's two prong but I think it does.
1782626
It sounds like your electrical outlets are the un-grounded type (both slots the same size). You can purchase an adapter at a hardware store, probably less than $1.00.
1076045
Yes it can. If that is your only requirement, I'd recommend getting a "3-Prong to 2-Prong adapter" (search on Amazon) since that way you can ground the prong to the house ground via the outlet. It's safer and cheaper.
609191
Need to look at the original plug and see if it has two or three prongs. Not where it plugs into wall which should have three, but where that wire plugs into the adaptor.
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Hey Melvin, it can be plugged into a grounded three prong electrical outlet, if the outlet has a round grounding port. Also, Google search for "Clint Ober Video's" he explains all about the grounding and checking outlets to make sure they are grounded back to earth. Also using a grounding rod works well.
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I don't think so. It has two flat prongs. You would need an adaptor and converter.
1494171
On the back side there is one 3-prong plug, so it would not fit into a 2-prong (non-grounded) outlet.
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You can get a 2/3 wire adapter but you are not getting the protection of a ground wire. Am not an electrician so that's the best I can do.
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Not without an adapter. It is wired for a standard U.S. outlet. It has a two-prong grounded plug (the kind where one prong is bigger than the other). Is that what you mean? Regarding the capacity to be wired for 240, I do not know. But that would be double the power of a wall outlet in the U.S., where 240 is used only for water heaters, stoves and clothes driers and has an outlet of a different shape and size.
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I imagine it would but, probably would be better if it was installed on a ground outlet. Do you know if the box the outlet is in is grounded or is this old construction that was originally just a two prong outlet.
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Hi Annie. The model I received from the seller came with two prongs. But a lot of these discount adapter listings tend to lump multiple knock-off adapters together.
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Hello Menachem, thank you for your question. The two prong AC adapter will fit into an outlet that services 110 / 220 volt.Kind Regards,RossGadgetsGo
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Yes, as long as you use a grounded outlet. Some of the outlets are two prong instead of grounded.
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I had no issues with a two wire install. I grounded it locally to the outlet gang box