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Do i need a Ground/Earth wall socket?

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Anonymous   09-14-2005 at 12:20:50 PM

I just set up my computer in a new room but the room dosen't have any wall sockets with ground/earth. Can I plug my computer in to one of these non-earthed sockets, or should I pay an electrician to install an earthed socket?

One electrician told me its not neccessary but I prefer to ask here rather than to just take his advice.

Thanks
Zach

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Anonymous   09-15-2005 at 12:27:12 AM
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is the loss of the discharging of static a big problem?

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jammydodger   09-15-2005 at 02:12:32 AM
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It increases the chance of electric shock should a short circuit occur.

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Crashman   09-16-2005 at 05:38:58 AM
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There was a guy in here who got shocked every time he touched his system! There was an imbalance.

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