Electrical – ground the new exhaust fan to the metal box where there is no grounded conductor

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Can I add a green ground screen to my exhaust fan's housing (metal) and connect the green ground wire to it? There is no ground wire in the old supply wiring.

Best Answer

Sure, but it won't do anything. The term "ground" implies an electrical connection to the Earth, which is normally provided by the bare grounded conductor.