Timothy Robinson wrote: > Interesting note, if this was 50 years ago the lake house was wired, at that > time often metal water lines were used as a primary ground ond a driven > ground didn't exist. I've encountered such houses where at some time water > lines were replaced and NO ground exists. Most often I've discovered this > when a homeowner was having trouble with computer hardware and surge > protection.
My personal wiring spree was started when touching my computer case would electrocute me! Turns out that if you place a small capacitor (bypass cap) between line and ground and then another one between neutral and ground (WTF were they thinking?) you will get 60V on a floating ground. Don't remember what piece of equipment caused it, but I've rewired over half of my house now! > In some older homes wiring is kinda like tinkering with my old 300. Rather > than "fix something that ain't broke" I get this "wild hair" to monkey with > something or replace an old part with new and I cause a a major repair. Right there with you! :) John --Managed to turn replacing the HVAC unit into a bathroom remodel _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
