Posted by Stewart A. on
URL: https://www.es-forum.com/Multimeter-tp1544795p1544810.html

Aline wrote:
> Hi Stewart,
>
> Thanks for resending that info. I have been corresponding with
> Michael Neuert and he says the ground lead needs to be connected to
> something that sticks into the earth (which means getting a long wire
> as we are upstairs. Is this what you mean when you say 'goes to
> ground'?
>
>
Basically, yes.

If the house IS Grounded correctly, then the plug in with only ground
wire would work, but a long wire clipped to a ground stake is probably best.
I think you have just suggested another test I could try.

Stewart