Protecting Ungrounded Outlets

Ask This Old House

Oct 29, 202012:52TV & Film

Electrical wiring can be tricky in old houses. In this episode, Master Electrician Heath Eastman discusses the reasons why outlets in an older home aren’t showing that they are grounded, with some even showing reverse po...

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