this DIY HACK can KILL YOU

Summary by Krater

This video explains the dangerous electrical hack known as a bootleg ground or false ground, where a neutral wire is looped to the ground terminal to fool outlet testers, and discusses how to identify and remediate it.

From the video

Answers: What is a bootleg ground and why is it dangerous?

• bootleg ground
• false ground
• electrical safety
• outlet wiring
• ground wire
• GFCI installation

What it concludes

• A bootleg ground tricks outlet testers into showing an outlet is grounded when it is not, creating a severe shock hazard.
• Homes with older wiring like knob and tube may have bootleg grounds added to accommodate three-prong plugs.
• Replacing a bootleg ground requires installing a proper receptacle or upgrading to a three-wire system.
• Using a GFCI receptacle can provide a cost-effective remedy to make an ungrounded outlet safer.