> At least in my state, a GFCI is an acceptable way of connecting a three
> terminal receptacle to a two wire system without ground.
Wow. I had no idea that was permitted ... but it appears you are right.
Kinda bugs me ... a GFCI so connected will not detect a short from hot to
housing until you touch it and complete the circuit to ground through your
body. Hopefully it *will* blow then, and your skin will deflect enough of
the current from your heart that all you'll feel is a brief tingle ... a
GFCI does not blow until around 5 milliamps, which is several times what it
takes to stop your heart.
Personally, I prefer the "belt and suspenders" approach of still having a
safety ground. Don't trust them newfangled electronic gadgets <G>
Randall
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