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RE: Replacing stock outlet with PS Audio Outlet (for dummies)

how could you tell there were grounding issues?

1) No safety equipment grounding conductor present.

2) Poor safety equipment grounding conductor continuity/conductivity due to a loose connection/s or corrosion.

(Note, old BX pre early 1950s is not approved for use as a safety equipment grounding conductor.)

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thanks for everyone's feedback. i have a fuse box in my apartment, but nothing is labeled. the lamp trick is a good idea.

Fuse box? Or do you mean breaker panel box?

Any idea how old the building is? How old is the wiring?
Are the existing receptacles the old 2 wire type without the safety equipment ground contact?

If the wiring is pre middle 1950s there is a good chance the insulation on the copper wire is rubber with a cloth covering. Due to the passage of time the insulation will be very brittle and could/will fall off just by pulling out the old receptacle for a look.
Jim


Edits: 05/20/14
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