Re: [OT] Computer box as earth
On Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:28:48 +0200
Mark Panen <mark.panen@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a router right next to my machine and have connected a data
> surge arrestor, can i connect the earth of the surge arrestor to the
> machine?
>
NO
Don't rely on the chassis of the computer to be connected to the main earth.
Connect it to something you know is connected to earth.
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Best wishes / 73
Richard Bown
e-mail: richard@g8jvm.com or richard.bown@blueyonder.co.uk
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