Q: As a fellow home inspector, I think you go overboard with electrical issues, such as ungrounded two-prong outlets in old homes. Ungrounded outlets should not be reported as a defect unless found in ...

Back in 2009, I wrote a blog post giving some basic information on how to fix ungrounded three-prong outlets. The information in that post is still mostly applicable today, but there are few ...

Q: We recently purchased a 70-year-old home and no one mentioned the two-prong, ungrounded outlets. They weren't disclosed by the sellers, and our home inspector didn't list them in his report.

A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter receptacle will prevent serious injury by stopping the flow of electricity if there is a problem with your wiring or outlet. GFCI outlets can be installed in place ...

Q: I have a question about electrical grounding. As a Realtor, I look at a lot of home-inspection reports, and almost every one especially from an older home comes back with the words "ungrounded ...

Flickering lights, buzzing outlets, and loose plugs can signal serious fire risks. Old wiring and ungrounded or overloaded outlets need prompt attention. Rodent damage and long-term extension cord use ...

Hi all.<BR><BR>The wife got to purchase furniture last night, and in return, I get to start my home theater.<BR><BR>So after purchasing a powerbar from Ultimate Electronics, (the rest wont be ...

The Feb. 4 letter “Electrical Outlets and Code Changes,” which stated that two-prong outlets or receptacles need not be reported by a home inspector, misses a primary purpose of a home inspection.

Q: We recently purchased a 50-year-old home, and no one mentioned the 2-prong, ungrounded outlets. They weren't disclosed by the sellers, and our home inspector didn't list them in his report. Shouldn ...

Home inspectors are trained to treat a sketchy outlet setup as a potential emergency, not a cosmetic flaw. When they see the wrong combination of receptacles, wiring, and protection devices, they know ...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Uh, how did you determine those things? Not with an outlet tester. Open hot would be just plain ...