I believe you are SADLY mistaken, the grounding conductor is what allows
all the other plugs and switches to be protected. Without the grounding
conductor the GFCI will NOT trip on the load side. Please do some testing
for yourself before you reply, this may help you not to look so Green.
Cheers!
+Joshua Peterson What you are stating is a commonly held misconception. The GFCI will trip under fault even without a grounding conductor attached to the green 'grd' terminal, and the down stream receptacles will be protected. However, the normally used method of testing a GFCI using a voltage tester from hot to ground (none there) will not trip the GFCI, which leads to the misconception that it will not trip under a fault.The GFCI does not need a grounding conductor to detect a fault.Don't take the bet.
Yes on a replacement for a plug without a ground, BUT my point in the video is that the load side of that circuit is not protected without a "grounding conductor". The GFCI will not trip on the load side if you wire the down stream of that circuit without a ground.
+Joshua Peterson , you are very much incorrect Josh, A GFCI does not even use a ground for its proper operation. A GFCI is permitted as a direct replacement for a 2 pronged receptacle
Would you care to wager $1000 on the issue? If you agree, there are bonded 3rd party escrow services that we can use to hold the money. Officially it will be a consulting or education fee to the loser.I can contact you in private if you accept, to work out the exact details.