-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Advice re leaving computer on 24/7
- From: "Wyatt M. Portendt" <nunyabidness6@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 14:43:09 -0600
As an electrician I see regularly outlets that *should* be grounded that
are not for a variety of reasons. Never take anything for granted, because
there are those who put grounded receptacles on wiring that has no ground
with it.
A metal case will dissipate static, although not as well as an earth
ground. Just be certain that there really is an earth ground there,
because just having a grounded type receptacle doesn't make it so. IF you
have a grounded outlet and choose to leave the plug in, be aware that even
with the switch off on the computer, under the right circumstances, it is
*possible* to become energized and that it can be hazardous or fatal. A
faulty switch and a wire touching inside the case is about a thousand to
one shot or more, but it only takes once.
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On 1/2/2003 at 7:25 AM a whisper was heard, and the one known as John E.
was rumoured to have uttered....
| To completely discharge static electricity, it
| must be
| discharged to an earth ground. The computer case is
| only connected to ground when it is plugged in. If you
| have a high static charge and touch an ungrounded case
| you transfer part of the the charge to the case and
| can zap sensitive components. The third wire ground on
| modern electrical outlets should prevent shock from
********* And So It Was ***********
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