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inna_hey t1_jadkwnb wrote

Sounds fine probably but you didn't mention a ground wire. Buy an outlet tester and ensure that ground is connected after installation.

>Here's the current situation.

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craigeryjohn t1_jae6kbr wrote

OP said the ground is secured. Also FYI you don't actually need a ground wire for a gfci to function.

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inna_hey t1_jae8tv2 wrote

Sure but it's still code & best practice to ground things

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craigeryjohn t1_jae92gy wrote

Of course. Just letting everyone know that they aren't strictly needed in order to still protect yourself with a gfci.

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ChefRoquefort t1_jaefqjb wrote

Unless you have an old house without ground wires and want a 3 prong plug.

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Adj_Noun_1234 t1_jaf502s wrote

You don't NEED one, until you need it to be a ground fault circuit interrupter and it doesn't go to ground.

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DJ_Spark_Shot t1_jaep49d wrote

Neutral wires connect to ground, anyhow. Being an outdoor box, it can be grounded on a rod rather than on the panel, saving the run of wire.

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mechanismen t1_jaeyu7x wrote

Well yes, at the breaker panel. They serve different purposes until then though.

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