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Is it ever ok to go from 3 prong Strip to 2 adapter? - Microman - 02-15-2007
Sons apartment only has 2 prong in location where he needs to plug strip for computer, etc.
Should I consider going to an adapter to make it work. Or is there a workaround?
Re: Is it ever ok to go from 3 prong Strip to 2 adapter? - mattkime - 02-15-2007
Either use an adapter or rewire the outlet.
Re: Is it ever ok to go from 3 prong Strip to 2 adapter? - steve... - 02-15-2007
I asked a similar question awhile back: http://forums.macresource.com/read/1/122792/122847#msg-122847
Re: Is it ever ok to go from 3 prong Strip to 2 adapter? - Filliam H. Muffman - 02-15-2007
Some new computers will not start unless they are plugged into a properly grounded three prong outlet. Just recently some Dell laptops were shown to have 120V AC on their chassis/case when they were used with the wrong 2 prong power adapter instead of a 3 prong model.
Re: Is it ever ok to go from 3 prong Strip to 2 adapter? - Microman - 02-15-2007
Thanks, all with Steves previous thread, I think I have all the information I need.
Bottom line..... MAKE SURE IT"S GROUNDED!!!!
Will use one of the methods described.
Thanks.
Re: Is it ever ok to go from 3 prong Strip to 2 adapter? - iaJim - 02-15-2007
Don't the 3 to 2 prong adapters have a wire that can be connected to the plate mounting screw? That should ground the device.
Re: Is it ever ok to go from 3 prong Strip to 2 adapter? - Lux Interior - 02-15-2007
[quote iaJim]Don't the 3 to 2 prong adapters have a wire that can be connected to the plate mounting screw? That should ground the device.
Yes, IF the screw is grounded. If you have metal junction boxes & metal conduit, it should be. But most modern wiring seems to use plastic. In that case, a separate grounding wire is needed.
Re: Is it ever ok to go from 3 prong Strip to 2 adapter? - Racer X - 02-15-2007
Lux is 100% correct.
Re: Is it ever ok to go from 3 prong Strip to 2 adapter? - SKYLANE - 02-16-2007
I am also curious, will a Surge Protector work properly if the ground plug is taken away using the means of an adapter?
My friend had a power outage at his apartment one day as evidenced by screwed up clocks when he got home. His computer was plugged into a surge protector but wouldn't boot. Troubleshooting lead to dead powersupply which we changed out, then the computer booted again fine. I found that his Surge Protector was plugged into a wall with an adapter eliminating the ground pin...
Re: Is it ever ok to go from 3 prong Strip to 2 adapter? - macaroo - 02-16-2007
[quote SKYLANE]I am also curious, will a Surge Protector work properly if the ground plug is taken away using the means of an adapter?
My friend had a power outage at his apartment one day as evidenced by screwed up clocks when he got home. His computer was plugged into a surge protector but wouldn't boot. Troubleshooting lead to dead powersupply which we changed out, then the computer booted again fine. I found that his Surge Protector was plugged into a wall with an adapter eliminating the ground pin...
Surge Protectors rely on the third wire ground to discharge over voltage spikes using MOV solid state devices. The answer is NO.