Masini electrice

Masinile electrice au o combustie bogata. Se pot fac de

mai multe tipuri si nu exista marini preexistente sau
daca nu vrem ceva facut de la bun inceput.
Se vor masura usor coacerea microundelor la un interval
de 10 minute distanta intre prima carte ia doua la care
se adauga altceva

I purchased a 5-year old home and was recently swapping out an outlet. I noticed
that there were only 2 wires leading into the outlet (one gray to silver screw; and
one purple to the brass screw). No ground wire.
If the house is only 5-years old, how in the world were they using wires that didn't
include a ground? Why would they do that? Is it that big of a cost saving for the
electrician?
Also, is it per se "dangerous" to use a 3-prong outlet on a 2-wire setup without
ground? Is there any way to characterize or quantify the danger level? Should we
IMMEDIATELY get an electrician in to fix that outlet and check every other outlet? Or
can we take our time?
EDIT: So I got my hands on a tester, and the outlet is showing that it is properly
grounded. See picture. Someone below said that an outlet can be properly grounded
even when a ground wire is not present. But how? If nothing is connected to the
ground screw on the outlet, how is it grounded? Is it somehow grounded through
one of the other two wires?

I noticed that there were only 2 wires leading into the outlet
Is there any possibility the electrical box is grounded, and the receptacle is selfgrounding? You may wish to reinstall the receptacle, then use a cheap receptacle
tester on it - assuming you haven't already.
If the house is only 5-years old, how in the world were they using wires that didn't
include a ground?
If this is the case, your town's electrical inspector would have caught it, as well as
your home inspector when you bought the home.
Also, is it per se "dangerous" to use a 3-prong outlet on a 2-wire setup without
ground? Is there any way to characterize or quantify the danger level?
In the event that you use a damaged or malfunctioning appliance that allows the hot
wire to come into contact with the metal chassis of the appliance, and you touch the
appliance, you will receive a shock. If your receptacle is properly grounded/bonded,
the breaker would trip and protect you.
Also, a surge protector will not be able to protect electronic equipment, on an
ungrounded circuit.
Should we IMMEDIATELY get an electrician in to fix that outlet and check every other
outlet? Or can we take our time?
Test the outlet first. It is possible for it to be grounded/bonded without there being a
visible ground wire. It's not how I would have done it, but I wouldn't be particularly
worried if that was the case.

Not an electrician and I will let wiser, more experienced minds guide you but ramble
on a bit. Its grounded through the metal box. Certain receptacles are "listed and
marked" for self grounding See http://freenec.com/T96.html250.46. Its a bit messy.
I will guess that when you pulled the old receptacle out you saw only wires and none
of the plastic sheathing that I see on romex and that for some reason you have
armor clad wiring (metal) going to the box and all the way back to service panel. Its
harmless to add your own bare wire between the metal box and screw to the
terminal on your receptacle. I wont opine on if its better or necessary, especially
since you have those fancy new decora receptacles.