converting 2 prong to 3 prong outlet? - help pls

[zskillz]

i've looked around a bit using google, but I have yet to find any good information that makes me feel comfortable enough to try and convert my 2 prong outlets to 3 prong outlets.

since we have a savvy group here, I thought that I'd see what you all suggest.

thanks in advance

-Z

[Bovon]

Would you kike to inform this "savvy" group exactly what in the heck you are attempting to do?

There are many different types of 2 and 3 prong cable plugs and their corresponding outlets...

A bit more indepth info will help greatly..

[no1_vern]

Question,

Do you have 2 strand or 3 strand(thick, generally a off white wire with 3 wires running through it usually called "romex") wiring for your receptacles?

If 2 - I strongly suggest you hire a pro.

If 3 wire you should be able to easily rewire the grounded receptacles to your house.

http://www.electrical-online.com/how...receptacle.htm

WARNING - IF you have ANY qualms about doing it yourself I think you should hire someone you trust to do the work. Work carefully and MAKE SURE the electricity is OFF before you work on a circuit!

[draboo]

yep,listen to no1vern. if you have two prong outlets in your house,it will require a complete rewiring job to convert to three prong outlets.

on the other hand,if you are just looking to convert the 2 prongers to three,i would go to any hardware store and purchase some adapters. the adapter has a two prong male on one side and a 3 prong female on the other.

give pickel a pm,he s our resident sparky

if your house only has 2 prongers,it must be a fairly old house. 3 prongers have been in use for close to 30 years,i think.

gulluk,eh?

bradraboo

[Bovon]

Originally posted by draboo
yep,listen to no1vern. if you have two prong outlets in your house,it will require a complete rewiring job to convert to three prong outlets.

How can you be so sure he is not talking about converting 2 prong 12 volt case fans to 3 prong?

I would agree that he is possibly talking about rewiring a 120 VAC house outlet..but surely people who ask for assistance would know how to specify exactly what they need and a little background info keeps everybody intouch with reality.

[draboo]

good point there,bovon. didnt even think of computer plugins

[zskillz]

bovon - why don't you ease up. if you're going to be a jerk, do it in someone else's thread. stay out of mine.


thank you to the rest of you. I am speaking about 120 vac house outlets. clearly i dont' know what i'm doing here, so I'm sorry if I was a bit vague. i will go home this evening, turn off all the power, and open up the wall outlet to see if it has 3 wires and for some reason one of them just isn't attached.

once again, if any of you know of a good basics read on 120 vac wiring, then please suggest it!

thanks,
-Z

[jkrohn]

Well you can always just buy an adapter and use that They sell em and they do work.

Jkrohn

[VHockey86]

Is your whole house/apartment 2 prong non-grounded recepticals? Or just this one.

If its just this one then its very likely you could just swap out the receptical with a 3 prong (granted you know a little bit about electrical work), could prolly find a friend that can do this easily enough if not.

However if everything is 2 prong... then ya, although not the safest thing in the world the adapters should work.

[Ed_S]

Originally posted by no1_vern WARNING - IF you have ANY qualms about doing it yourself I think you should hire someone you trust to do the work. Work carefully and MAKE SURE the electricity is OFF before you work on a circuit!

I'll second that one! If you've -0- experience with house wiring, I'd strongly recommend having a knowledgable person right there to show you how & make sure it's correct.