- Turn off power to the circuit feeding the old 2 prong outlet. You do this by going to your electrical service panel and either removing the fuse or turning off the circuit breaker feeding power to the outlet.
- Go back to the outlet and with a neon circuit tester check to confirm that power has been turned off.
Upgrade a 2 Prong Outlet With a New GFI
By Bob Formisano, About.com
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- 2 Prong Outlet to GFCI Upgrade - Introduction, Difficulty Level and Needed Tools
- Turn off Power
- Remove Old 2 Prong Outlet
- Confirm Space Adequacy for GFI in Outlet Box
- Connect Wires to GFI Receptacle
- Test GFI and Replace Cover Plate
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