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  1. 06-09-2002, 12:13 PM #1
    IntelSux
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    UPS battery thingy and anti-thunderstorm thingy

    lol ok I don't know how you call 'em properly but I had a question about those...

    My dad is an electrician and he told me that the anti-thunderstorm shock protection thingy for your outlet will not work unless we have a grounded outlet.
    I was wondering if this really is true, because I really want to buy one of those but don't have a grounded outlet in this 758432952 year old house.
    Also does the UPS battery thingy need a grounded outlet too?


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  2. 06-09-2002, 01:14 PM #2
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    Yes a surge protector needs a grounded outlet because that's where all the electricity is routed during the surge
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