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One more comment on the UL sticker, codes change, what was ok then may not be code now, for example the electric dryer was a three wire connection, now its , Hot,Hot, neutral and ground. The  old transformers did not have a polarized plug, now we see such on double insulated tools.  A GFI does not need a ground to work, as it measures the power in vs the power to the neutral if not the same which would indicate a leak of power and shut off.  As a construction safety manager I can not tell you how many times I have been given a GFI and the worker says the gfi does not work, gee  the GFI found a leak and shut down the unit.  then an investigation on the problem occurs, most times its a defective extension cord.  when the PW transformers were sold we did not have GFI and Arc fault outlets or breakers, just look at the fuse boxes with round glass fuses against  the Circuit breaker boxes today.  House fires dropped significantly since we stopped using 14 AWG in houses or knob and tube type distrubition systems or fabric wrapped wires, which the rodents ate and caused fires.

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