Is the ground wire on the cord necessary? I ask because I live in a house with only two prong outlets. I ask because of the metal chassis.
1347894
No, Buy a converter AC plug which has a 3 femaile input and a 2 male output lugs. Bruce H. Moir
1347895
Hey - ground wires are always a wise thing with electronics. You can get away with a 3 to 2 prong adapter.Life Suggestion - If your house only has two-pronged outlets, you can (if you are able or ask a knowledgable friend/family to help) replace an outlet with a grounded outlet and the grounding wire can be grounded into the housing of the outlet. Consult a knowledge handy person if you do not understand how to replace an outlet in a wall like this. AND ALWAYS TURN OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE OPENING OR INSPECTING AN OUTLET!If you are renting, you should give your landlord a hard time that they only have 2 prong outlets. Hey - ground wires are always a wise thing with electronics. You can get away with a 3 to 2 prong adapter.Life Suggestion - If your house only has two-pronged outlets, you can (if you are able or ask a knowledgable friend/family to help) replace an outlet with a grounded outlet and the grounding wire can be grounded into the housing of the outlet. Consult a knowledge handy person if you do not understand how to replace an outlet in a wall like this. AND ALWAYS TURN OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE OPENING OR INSPECTING AN OUTLET!If you are renting, you should give your... » Read More Hey - ground wires are always a wise thing with electronics. You can get away with a 3 to 2 prong adapter.Life Suggestion - If your house only has two-pronged outlets, you can (if you are able or ask a knowledgable friend/family to help) replace an outlet with a grounded outlet and the grounding wire can be grounded into the housing of the outlet. Consult a knowledge handy person if you do not understand how to replace an outlet in a wall like this. AND ALWAYS TURN OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE OPENING OR INSPECTING AN OUTLET!If you are renting, you should give your landlord a hard time that they only have 2 prong outlets. « Show Less
1940953
My item 95836 has two wires from the socket and a plastic coupling to connect to the low voltage line. My low voltage lines are 14 and 16 gauge but they only 2 wire each. Are you using a different source cable that has a ground wire ??
939514
I bought a heavy duty two (2) wire cable from local home improvement store with a 2 prong connector; seems to work - there is no need for a third ground wire.
1400670
It's a three prong plug, so if concerned about safety; yes it needs a ground (three prong outlet). As far as dedicated circuit, its powerful, but not like an big industrial motor, so dedicated circuit is not needed.
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If you have a ground fault indicator on your surge protector, than the surge protector offers no real surge protection. The ground wire from the wall outlet serves to pass current into the frame of the house, as opposed to the electronic device. I learned this the hard way, because my apartment didn't have a ground wire on the plugs. A power surge fried my router and battery backup, and upon reading the fine print, I learned that this is necessary for any surge protector to work properly. So, I got a 8 gauge wire, and hooked it directly from the new GFCI wall outlet ground to the box in the wall. The metal from the box will ground out, so long as you securely attach the wire using a bolt or screw. If you have a ground fault indicator on your surge protector, than the surge protector offers no real surge protection. The ground wire from the wall outlet serves to pass current into the frame of the house, as opposed to the electronic device. I learned this the hard way, because my apartment didn't have a ground wire on the plugs. A power surge fried my router and battery backup, and upon reading the fine print, I learned that this is necessary for any surge protector to work properly. So, I got a 8 gauge wire, and hooked it directly from the new GFCI wall outlet ground to the box in the... » Read More If you have a ground fault indicator on your surge protector, than the surge protector offers no real surge protection. The ground wire from the wall outlet serves to pass current into the frame of the house, as opposed to the electronic device. I learned this the hard way, because my apartment didn't have a ground wire on the plugs. A power surge fried my router and battery backup, and upon reading the fine print, I learned that this is necessary for any surge protector to work properly. So, I got a 8 gauge wire, and hooked it directly from the new GFCI wall outlet ground to the box in the wall. The metal from the box will ground out, so long as you securely attach the wire using a bolt or screw. « Show Less
1674238
No, if your outlets are grounded you do not need to use the rod assembly. Some older homes have ungrounded receptacles , then you may need to use the rod.
1725384
Not all wall outlets are grounded. Sometimes just one of the 2 plug-in are grounded. It is an easy test and most are grounded. You get what you need when you order the earthing products
908454
No grounding required. These things work with transformers, which is how they accomplish the isolation. I doubt it matters which end of the run you put it on, so I'd put it wherever it's most convenient. You do realize this thing has an 1/8" stereo jack, though, not RCA jacks, right? That might mean you have to put it at the computer end. Or, use a "Boss" brand one with RCA jacks at the stereo end. They're cheaper, too. :)
2108975
No grounding is needed. All you do is hook up the coaxial cable and the power source can be close to your TV.
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I live in the U.S. and it is only 2 prongs. All I know is that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the item. I think you may have to ask Simplicity this question.
571531
Sorry, my first reply was incorrect. Now that I am home, I see the plug, indeed, is 3-prong.
365399
No it does not come with the ground wire, Just the unit and the power adapter.
2108978
If you mount the antenna outside, yes, you will need to ground it. Look up grounding kits. If you mount it inside an attic, like I did, no grounding necessary.
1973323
I think you might need an adapter. It's a 2 prong plug I believe, but I haven't pulled the plug since we installed it. Works great in our store!
758269
If you are in the US it has a standard wall plug without the ground, so the plug has two prongs.
185546
Yes. That is how I use the item. The extension cord does accommodate the ground (3 prongs). I have had no problem. Really like the protector with it accommodating appliances requiring extra room for them to be plugged in. Works great and glad I have it.
775067
It is only for 2 prong plugs - no ground. I bought it for my TV purchased in Germany. I believe the Asian plugs are different.