An electrical ground wire could be the most important aspect of your home wiring. If the electrical ground wire is torn from its connection or corroded beyond its use you could be in trouble. It may only be a matter of time before a short circuit causes an electrical fire that could have been avoided with an electrical ground wire. Besides the protection of your home, there is also the safety of yourself to consider. With an electrical ground wire that is not properly connected you could risk getting yourself electrocuted when working with something as simple as a power outlet. The article that follows will show you how to properly fix a broken electrical ground wire in a switch or outlet.