Re: PC to NL; PSU question

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In message <E7271153-C552-4D11-9947-61C65ED3B6ED@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, jerryrock <jerryrock@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes 
Excuse me for my ignorance but what is an earth connection? Are you talking
about the difference between grounded and ungrounded electrical outlets?

Yes, 'earth' is the right-pondian term for 'ground' in this context.

"Peter Twydell" wrote:

When I've found the time to finish putting my new PC together (if only
customers would give me money just for being a nice chap instead of
expecting me to do work for them), I intend to take the old one to the
Netherlands. We go there to the MIL's house for holidays.

The problem is that the NL domestic mains system has no earth connection
in the sockets, except in the kitchen and the garage. I don't want to
have to install extra wiring upstairs, so there are two options:
a) ignore the fact there is no earth, and just plug the PC in as it is
b) buy a local PSU and install it in place of the UK one.

Is a) a viable option? Local PCs will not be earthed, so is the design
different in countries that have unearthed sockets??
--
Peter

Ying tong iddle-i po!


--
Peter

Ying tong iddle-i po!
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