Improper Grounding Question - Outlet Receptacle Discussion ThreadImproper Grounding Question - Outlet Receptacle Electrical Advice
I'm trying to replace an outlet receptacle in my house. The home was built in 2001 and we have never replaced any receptacles. I realized after undoing the box (power was shut off and tested a low voltage but no issue) that there were two copper grounding wires wrapped around a screw in the back of the metal box behind the outlet receptacle. There was no grounding wire attached to the outlet receptacle at all.
Is it possible that one of the wires on the screw in the back of the metal box should be taken off and attached to the green grounding screw on the new outlet receptacle? I was reading that a screw terminal should NEVER have two wires attached. This is a basic, 15V receptacle (NOT GFCI) in a bedroom. I know of at least one other outlet that is wired this way in the home.
I just want to do this properly and I don't want to have to call an electrician for a beginner-level home repair. Thanks in advance for any advice!
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I'm trying to replace an outlet receptacle in my house. The home was built in 2001 and we have never replaced any receptacles. I realized after undoing the box (power was shut off and tested a low voltage but no issue) that there were two copper grounding wires wrapped around a screw in the back of the metal box behind the outlet receptacle. There was no grounding wire attached to the outlet receptacle at all.
Is it possible that one of the wires on the screw in the back of the metal box should be taken off and attached to the green grounding screw on the new outlet receptacle? I was reading that a screw terminal should NEVER have two wires attached. This is a basic, 15V receptacle (NOT GFCI) in a bedroom. I know of at least one other outlet that is wired this way in the home.
I just want to do this properly and I don't want to have to call an electrician for a beginner-level home repair. Thanks in advance for any advice!
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