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no-ground outlet

Posted by remi (A) on June 1, 2007 at 09:00:26

Hi all,

Untill today, may system was plugged to an outlet wich is not grounded.

When I moved in, I installed a decent outlet and plugged in my my DIY power box (double-grounded : outlets + casing). Problem being that there are only two wires in the wall...

No biggie, I thought, since all components have two prung AC cables (as strange as it may be).

Problem is my new CD player will soon be in :-) and it needs to be grounded.

Here is the solution I see :

Near from the outlet runs the radiator's pipe, I thought I could use it as a conductor to cold whater pipes. BUT, although it may work as protection, I am very affraid that I may work as a giant antenna and pick up any kind of waves.

Here are more difficulties :
I really don't know how to deal with electricity;
I don't want to spend a lot on this since I rent an expect and will stay here forever and electricians wont help unless they re-wire the whole house.

Any ideas?

Thanks

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