Electrical – adding electrical GFCI plug

electrical distribution

can a GFCI outlet be added to the end of a circuit? if so do you need a 3 core wire? we have tried to install with 2 core wire but it dosent seem to work

Best Answer

Of course, the ground wire or 3rd wire is desirable & preferred. If you can't ground the circuit or can't afford an Electrician to do so or to re-wire the circuit, then it's fine to use. A GFCI will work anywhere & still provides protection without the ground wire. They're specifically approved for ungrounded old homes, but it won't pass a plug-in tester's scrutiny.

Here's a good article on the subject for your understanding.