Site Search LINKS • OneStopBuy • Leviton Manufacturing • Omni Cable • HD-Products, Inc. Home | Leviton Mfg | Receptacles | What Self-Grounding Really Means What "Self Grounding" Really Means Author: Chris B        Posted Date: 11/12/2008 8:19:02 AM With some confusion over the meaning of "self grounding" receptacles, I just wanted to clarify it a little. Some customers might think this means they don't need any ground wire connected to the receptacle, but actually, that's not correct.   Self Grounding just means that if the receptacle is installed in a metal box that is grounded through the conduit, then the strap will provide a ground to the device. We would still recommend that you always use a regular ground wire too.   Here are some examples of the types of self-grounding receptacles we offer:   http://www.onestopbuy.com/Duplex-(Best)-12212.asp http://www.onestopbuy.com/Duplex-Receptacles-12218.asp POST COMMENT EMail Address: Name/Nickname: Comment: All fields are required. If this is your first time to post, you will receive an email & must confirm the email before your post will become active. Verify:    (Please enter the verification code in the Verify box.) 1/3/2009 6:03:36 PM SUBSCRIBE View Our Feed Site best viewed with I.E. 5+ or Safari 2+ Copyright © 2008 OneStopBuy.com, Inc.