How to Wire a GFCI Outlet - 2 wires to GFCI

I show how to wire a GFCI outlet with 2 wires going to the GFCI. I am installing this into a grounded metal box without a ground wire.

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[kenhoff]

It is SO rare to get a simple straight-forward answer to a question. It's like people will answer and explain everything else BUT what you were looking/asking for . I guess no one reads anymore. So Thank You for you clear concise answer and demonstration of what everything is and what needs to be done. I will look for more of your videos and clearly marked answers. My best to you!

[growyourownveggies]

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you for the clear, concise explanation. You saved me hundreds of dollars!

[kobi]

Thank you for your help. This helped me with the Line and Load confusion. I was able to set up the unit quickly.

[justinorick]

Great video. Informative. Thorough. No fluff. Thanks

[Geo-dt]

Thank you for this video! Followed it to the T

[alphaomega]

Woooe! you stepped up the learning curve!

[hpb]

You checked the right socket you connected the wires to but you didn't check the left socket. I assume it's 'hot' and working as well.

[algolove]

On load side there 2 pair of holes so it means only romex wires in other words only 2 branch circuits can be added on it?

[doublesunday]

If you have 2 wires and the metal box is not grounded like yours was in the video, what do you do?

[TurboMountTV]

So I am upgrading the 2 wire electrical that these Austin homes are cursed with. Installing with GFCI - with a sticker as per Austin code.
When I noticed the line wires are only measuring 78 volts.
Researching Google says low voltage can be caused by loose connections, but the meter is connected directly to the wires!
When I plug the voltage meter into other plugs in house I get 124 volt reading.
Can anyone help with what is causing this? Thanks,

[TurboMountTV]

If hooking up only 2 wires with no ground does it matter which wire goes where on GFCI? Thanks.

[tubpot]

This is the best explanation I found. I have a question. I have a metal box as mentioned in the video. Does it cause any problem if the GFCI is not grounded and I test as you mentioned in the video between hotwise and metal box?

[robira]

But my box has 2 black and 2 white wires. Are both black wires hot?

[razorramon]

What if i have 2 hots and one neutral?

[outside]

There was no tape on the load side and I wasn’t paying attention - thanks for this video!