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jeff47

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9. In that case, they were probably wanting the grounding to protect the electronics.

Reply to LaydeeBug (Reply #7)

Mon Jan 23, 2012, 09:32 AM

Jan 2012

(That part from my post about surge protectors)

If you want to protect your electronics, grounding one or two plugs is usually very easy. But it's not required. It's an insurance policy against something going wrong with the power grid outside your house (lightning, etc).

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I was told my wires aren't "grounded". What does that mean? [View all] LaydeeBug Jan 2012 OP

Well, let's just say if we never hear from you again we will know why. ret5hd Jan 2012 #1

Mommy and Daddy Wire aren't very strict parents? zbdent Jan 2012 #2

You need to be a little more specific about what Wash. state Desk Jet Jan 2012 #3

Here's a good link that explains it well.. Viva_La_Revolution Jan 2012 #4

It means you need to sit down with them Warpy Jan 2012 #5

Electricity requires two wires jeff47 Jan 2012 #6

Thank you for this! It was FiOS that told me my wires weren't grounded... LaydeeBug Jan 2012 #7

You don't need to have your house rewired right now. Wash. state Desk Jet Jan 2012 #8

Thanks! I am in a very small two dormer cape cod, so hope it's not TOO horrible a job... LaydeeBug Jan 2012 #11

In that case, they were probably wanting the grounding to protect the electronics. jeff47 Jan 2012 #9

Metal lamps on a circuit with no safety ground can be an electrocution hazard Kolesar Jan 2012 #10