3 to 2 prong adapter with surge protector

[DarthSmartt]

I have a computer plugged into a 3 to 2 prong adapter, plugged into an extension cord, plugged into a surge protector, plugged into a grounded outlet.

if the surge protector is before the 3 to 2 prong, is it protected from surge and are there any dangers from this?

[W-L]

4 hours ago, DarthSmartt said:

I have a computer plugged into a 3 to 2 prong adapter, plugged into an extension cord, plugged into a surge protector, plugged into a grounded outlet.

if the surge protector is before the 3 to 2 prong, is it protected from surge and are there any dangers from this?

If your adapter is not grounded then your surge protector is not grounded also, it's a safety issue more than anything else since it can potentially have the case or system build up a dangerous amount or charge which can shock you. You should be using grounded connections all the way throughout the system. 

[DarthSmartt]

19 hours ago, W-L said:

If your adapter is not grounded then your surge protector is not grounded also, it's a safety issue more than anything else since it can potentially have the case or system build up a dangerous amount or charge which can shock you. You should be using grounded connections all the way throughout the system. 

If it’s isn’t grounded, does it pose any danger to me or anything else as long as I’m not touching it?

[W-L]

3 hours ago, DarthSmartt said:

If it’s isn’t grounded, does it pose any danger to me or anything else as long as I’m not touching it?

As said it can potentially build up a dangerous charge or if something goes wrong and shorts out inside the system the the metal casing it coule be live at mains voltage. 

[DarthSmartt]

18 hours ago, W-L said:

As said it can potentially build up a dangerous charge or if something goes wrong and shorts out inside the system the the metal casing it coule be live at mains voltage. 

Okay. I'll take my chances with it scince there is no other solution for me.

[W-L]

6 hours ago, DarthSmartt said:

Okay. I'll take my chances with it scince there is no other solution for me.

Just take out that 3 prong to 2 prong adapter and use a proper grounded extension cord of the correct size. 

[DarthSmartt]

5 hours ago, W-L said:

Just take out that 3 prong to 2 prong adapter and use a proper grounded extension cord of the correct size. 

I can't because there arn't any 3 prong cables that are flat enough to fit under the door. even the flat ones.

[DarthSmartt]

I just figured out that I could run a ground cable to ground clip on the adapter into the outlet ground,

[unknownmiscreant]

Just be careful, as all the connectors on the back of the computer are also connected to ground. This means peripherals etcc have the potential of shocking you.

 

Also be careful in terms of insurance. If your PC starts a fire, you probably wont get house insurance.

[DarthSmartt]

Just now, unknownmiscreant said:

Just be careful, as all the connectors on the back of the computer are also connected to ground. This means peripherals etcc have the potential of shocking you.

 

Also be careful in terms of insurance. If your PC starts a fire, you probably wont get house insurance.

i don't see how it could start a fire but ok..

[DarthSmartt]

2 minutes ago, unknownmiscreant said:

Just be careful, as all the connectors on the back of the computer are also connected to ground. This means peripherals etcc have the potential of shocking you.

 

Also be careful in terms of insurance. If your PC starts a fire, you probably wont get house insurance.

The computer is set up with freenas so i won't be using peripherals. 

[unknownmiscreant]

10 minutes ago, DarthSmartt said:

i don't see how it could start a fire but ok..

I'm saying IF anything to do with the computer were to start a fire, the insurance company would not honor your claim, as the equipment has not been setup properly.

8 minutes ago, DarthSmartt said:

The computer is set up with freenas so i won't be using peripherals. 

Okay, thats not an issue then.

[john bono]

On 9/18/2017 at 7:41 AM, DarthSmartt said:

I have a computer plugged into a 3 to 2 prong adapter, plugged into an extension cord, plugged into a surge protector, plugged into a grounded outlet.

if the surge protector is before the 3 to 2 prong, is it protected from surge and are there any dangers from this?

Buy a 3 prong extension cord. Move the adapter from your pc to the extension cord.    Ok, now see that little metal thing  on the bottom of the adapter in this picture?

 

That is there so you can properly ground it.  You take the screw on the cover plate of your outlet, unscrew it, plug in the adapter in the upper outlet, and thread the screw through the hole and into the outlet.  Unless your electrician is lazy, this will give you a grounded outlet.