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From: stro@ur-univax.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Grounded outlet important?
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Date: Fri, 26-Apr-85 12:22:00 EDT
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Posted: Fri Apr 26 12:22:00 1985
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Nf-From: ur-univax!stro    Apr 26 12:22:00 1985

Yes! Grounding is very important! A small electrical surge, caused by lightning,
breakers blowing or whatever, can cause minor to serious damage if your mac
is not grounded.  Aside from running a very long extension cord from the nearest
grounded outlet, there is another alternative.  If you are not electrically
inclined, ask someone who is or an electrician to do the following:


   Buy an electrical outlet with a ground.  Check the nearest cold water pipe
   in the house to see if it is grounded to the main electrical ground for the
   house (which it should be)*.  Then, using a wire clamp, attach a wire from
   that pipe to the ground connection on the new outlet, and then remove a 
   convienent old outlet from you room or whatever and hook up the new one,
   with the ground wire attached. Voila.

 *note: if the pipe is not electrically grounded, it should be, consult an
 electrican to do a proper job.

 Big note: If none of this seems comprehensible, don't try it yourself. 
 If you do do it youself, be sure to turn off the circuit breakers, or pull 
 the fuses for the outlet you will be working on.

					    -SR @ the U of R


ie: don't ignore the warning, you'll save money, time, and anguish in the long
run...