Ronny Husser
Licensed Electrician
Ronny Husser is a Licensed Electrician in Maine. He is a certified member of the National Association of Home Inspectors, and he has over 25 years of experience conducting residential home electrical services.
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Q&A Comments (3)
How do I ground a wire for a ceiling fan?
You would use the ground wire from the feeder cable. If no ground wire is available in the feeder cable, it will have to be replaced with one that does.
How do I ground a new GFI plug if there is no ground wire?
In order to ground a new GFI plug, the feeder cable must supply a grounding conductor.
If I have a standard 3-wire and metal outlet box, should I attach the ground from the line to the box with a screw before attaching it to the outlet? If so, why?
Yes, if the device box is metal it must be grounded by code. This is done for safety reasons to ensure a proper path for a ground fault to follow.
