1800s house (renting) has NO GROUND upstairs.
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1800s house (renting) has NO GROUND upstairs.
Hey first post! Help!
1- No ground - Tested with cheap plug light up thing (open ground its says). Also, when plugging up surge protectors - no 2nd light.
2- Voltage (from mutimeter as well) says 119 volts....WTF?
I am renting and have complained. Nothing done yet. Anything in the basement I can do? I have looked (as told) for a seperate ground box. THANKS!
1- No ground - Tested with cheap plug light up thing (open ground its says). Also, when plugging up surge protectors - no 2nd light.
2- Voltage (from mutimeter as well) says 119 volts....WTF?
I am renting and have complained. Nothing done yet. Anything in the basement I can do? I have looked (as told) for a seperate ground box. THANKS!
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2- Voltage (from mutimeter as well) says 119 volts....WTF?
No ground
I have looked (as told) for a seperate ground box.
As a renter you can't do much. Really don't see anything to worry about.
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It would be nice to have grounded receptacles, but there's really no solution other than to run new circuits - which as a renter, you're not going to be able to do.
I'd still use surge protectors, but realize that they won't be as effective without a ground.
One of the downsides of living in a historic house.
I'd still use surge protectors, but realize that they won't be as effective without a ground.
One of the downsides of living in a historic house.
#5
The only thing that can be done is to run new circuts for grounded outlets.
Another option is th install GFCI receptacles, which will give you 3-prong receptacles. The downside of this is your surge protectors will not provide surge protection.
Since you're renting, ony a liscenced electrician can perform the work.
Another option is th install GFCI receptacles, which will give you 3-prong receptacles. The downside of this is your surge protectors will not provide surge protection.
Since you're renting, ony a liscenced electrician can perform the work.
#7
Since the electric is what would be expected for a house that age and you have cited no major unsafe conditions if I was the landlord I would suggest you look for a house you were more comfortable in. Perhaps if you have a lease he will let you out of it with no penalty.