First Class Two Prong To Three Prong Outlet
To test this you can use an inexpensive two lead tester.
Two prong to three prong outlet. In this video i show how to cover 2 prong outlets to 3 prong when there is no ground wire available. How to replace two prong outlets to three. This will decide what type of outlet you buy.
Either way it s best to have an expert tell you what s been done and what the safest way to modify is. If all your outlets are two prong than you can easily assume that the building has not been grounded but if you have a few three prongs in the mix say behind your fridge then your building s wiring may be grounded but your landlord hasn t put in the time and money to convert all the outlets to grounded three prongs. Insert one prong of a circuit tester into the receptacle s hot slot the shorter one and.
Remove the plastic outlet cover usually a plastic plate with one screw in the middle holding it in. Turn off the power at the breaker panel or fuse box. Remove the old receptacle.
Guide to changing outlets and how to replace them first before you do anything else turn off the power to the circuit you re working on or even kill the main breaker to. 2 prong to 3 prong outlet.