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Tag: electricity

Is it safe to replace two-prong outlets with 3-prong outlets?

The simple answer to this question is no!   As home inspectors, we often run into older homes where the occupants have gotten fed up with having to find that little adapter so they can plug their appliance cord into a two-prong outlet. Sound fa [ --- ]

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How to use an outlet plug adapter safely

Many homes built prior to 1965 have those pesky two-prong outlets throughout the home. First, let’s [ --- ]

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What are GFCI outlets and why are they important?

The term “GFCI” stands for ground fault interrupter circuit. A GFCI outlet is an electrical outlet that looks a little different than most outlets in the home. I’m sure you’ve seen them before. They are those outlets that have little “test” and “reset” buttons in th [ --- ]

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