[pure-silver] Re: Dust and grounding
- From: Robert Marvin <marvbej@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 18:17:54 -0700
I hadn't thought of PVC pipes--mine are all copper, so I'm sure they're
grounded. AFAIK PVC still isn't allowed in New York City. I also hadn't
thought of the possibility that an electric box might not be grounded.
I'd imagine that would be something that should be fixed ASAP--sounds
dangerous.
Bob Marvin
On Friday, October 1, 2004, at 12:07 AM, Garry Lewis wrote:
>> It's also a good idea to ground your enlarger (with a wire to a cold
>> water pipe or the center screw of an electric outlet) so that static
>> electricity doesn't attract dust.
>
> Only if your pipes/outlets "are" grounded to the ground. There was an
> article that pointed out that with the increased use of PVC and quickie
> wiring standards, that a lot of systems are not grounded. Unless you
> see a
> grounding straps or wires to the outside of you house into the ground,
> don't assume that your pipes or outlets are grounded- check it out for
> yourself!. Just a heads up, not a criticism.
>
> Yours shocked,
> Garry Lewis
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