My 1932 house has narrow outlet boxes (about 1.75" inside width). I want to replace some 2-pronged outlets with GFI outlets, but the ones I've seen are too wide.
Does anybody make a compact GFI for this purpose?
Thanks
Compact GFI outlets?
Feb 01, 2005
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Install a GFI breaker on the circuit(s).
Is it original wiring? (K&T?)
Only reason I ask is if it is K&T, I'm wondering how well a GFI would deal with the neutral, seing as how one neutral typically served many loads. Maybe wouldn't make a difference. Tom Horne, where are you?
Your options are as Travis listed (unless again, it's original wiring, and you have a fusebox and therefore no breaker to replace); or to cut out some plaster and install a larger box.
I think we need to know more about what state your wiring is in before any other options can be offered.
Yes
I thought a GFI just measured the difference between the line and neutral currents?
I was hoping I wouldn't have to cut the (lath and) plaster.
Old and funky (k+t).
Thanks
No. They're metal boxes with an inside size of about
1.75 W x 2.875 H.With all that you've said, you probably have a balloon frame house as well, so I think I'd just run new lines to the bathrooms and install new outlets
Ron posted for all of us....
Why not? What are you, a troll?
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