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Re: "proper grounding" question
From:
Peter Byrnes <[log in to unmask]>
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PCBUILD - PC Hardware discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Wed, 4 Mar 1998 18:11:01 +1000
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Miguel wrote:
> have two printers, a scanner and a PC. How can I tell if my hardware
and
> parts are properly grounded?

If the wiring in your house is OK, and each device has a three prong
plug,
you should be fine. The biggest risk comes from ungrounded devices, like
printers that use a two wire (ungrounded) AC adapter (eg HP Deskjet
series), or laptops.

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Peter Byrnes
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Senior Technician
Downs MicroSystems
Toowoomba, Qld, Australia
www.downsmicro.com.au

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