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juldeaWell. The situation as it is:
My apartment now has cable TV and internet.
However, my room doesn't have any grounded outlets (with three-prongs). My surge protector, which provides enough outlets for my computer, needs a three-pronged outlet to connect to. Therefore, my computer is currently turned off. :(
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kobold has a grounded outlet in his room, so his computer is set up. It's the only outlet of the kind in the apartment, near as I can tell.
Anyone know anything about whether or not this is legal? I'd think that apartments these days should have all grounded outlets.
Ah well. At least I have some computer to use... and a book to finish, and a room to organize, so perhaps I should get on that, eh? :)
[EDIT]: looks like such things as "grounding adapters" exist... they plug into two-prong outlets and ground on the outlet faceplate screw. I guess Randy and I will go buy some of those tomorrow!
My apartment now has cable TV and internet.
However, my room doesn't have any grounded outlets (with three-prongs). My surge protector, which provides enough outlets for my computer, needs a three-pronged outlet to connect to. Therefore, my computer is currently turned off. :(
Luckily
kobold has a grounded outlet in his room, so his computer is set up. It's the only outlet of the kind in the apartment, near as I can tell.Anyone know anything about whether or not this is legal? I'd think that apartments these days should have all grounded outlets.
Ah well. At least I have some computer to use... and a book to finish, and a room to organize, so perhaps I should get on that, eh? :)
[EDIT]: looks like such things as "grounding adapters" exist... they plug into two-prong outlets and ground on the outlet faceplate screw. I guess Randy and I will go buy some of those tomorrow!