Older & Historic Homes
Suppressed Accounts: Bootleg Grounds
Do you have a fake safety feature installed in your old home?
Here are the suppressed accounts of the 'bootleg ground.' Unscrupulous contractors upgrade old 2-prong outlets to 3-prong without running a new ground wire. Their dark pattern? Jumping the neutral to the ground screw to fool the home inspector's plug tester. This code loophole turns the metal casing of your appliances into a shock hazard.
For honest, code-compliant rewiring, call (443) 469-9371 to schedule your appointment.
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Published 2026-06-19