Posted by admin | Posted in Green Energy | Posted on 26-08-2010
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Is it safe to connect a three prong outlet where a two prong used to be (no ground wire)?
I just had to replace an outlet/receptacle and it was the kind w/ no ground. The new outlet I had was a three prong so I just hooked it up w/ no ground wire.
Am I pretty safe? I realize I prob won't have much surge protection... but can I plug in a TV/Computer w/ out worrying about fire or something?
Yes you can
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