herringtrader1
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Hello,
I bought a surge protector. The user guide says that it can be used
only if the wiring is properly grounded in the apartment otherwise it
cannot protect against surges properly and the warranty is no good. A
green light indicates this on the surge protector. When lit electrical
wiring is properly grounded. I tried all the outlets in my apartment
and the green light was never lit in any of them.
What are my options?
Is there a special surge protector which works properly in such conditions?
What happens if I still use my surge protector? I suppose it is still
better to use it then not at all for protecting my computers, right?
It is still better than nothing, isn't it?
Can an electrician fix a problem like this? If yes does anyone have
any idea what the cost could be for grounding the wiring?
Thanks,
Herringtrader
I bought a surge protector. The user guide says that it can be used
only if the wiring is properly grounded in the apartment otherwise it
cannot protect against surges properly and the warranty is no good. A
green light indicates this on the surge protector. When lit electrical
wiring is properly grounded. I tried all the outlets in my apartment
and the green light was never lit in any of them.
What are my options?
Is there a special surge protector which works properly in such conditions?
What happens if I still use my surge protector? I suppose it is still
better to use it then not at all for protecting my computers, right?
It is still better than nothing, isn't it?
Can an electrician fix a problem like this? If yes does anyone have
any idea what the cost could be for grounding the wiring?
Thanks,
Herringtrader