Posted by Svetaswan-2 on
URL: https://www.es-forum.com/How-does-one-safely-ground-a-device-tp1554584.html

Hello all,

I'm going to try to take some action and experiment with some ways to increase my tolerance to a couple of devices that have given me symptoms. I maybe grasping at straws here - but I want to see if "grounding" these devices improves their tolerability. I guess it's worth a shot - if I can do it relatively cheaply and conveniently. Especially since I received an email response from a representative from an organization that tests products forelectromagnetic emissions (up to 400kHz frequency) that contained the following statement:

"If your product is not connected to ground then emission values will be from 10 - 100 times higher than they need be."

I'm an ignoramus when it comes to all of this stuff (which my severe "brainfog" only makes worse) - and I have these fears of harming myself if I make a wrong move while attempting to ground. Could someone(s) explain to me how to attach a "ground wire" to an ungrounded device/appliance - how to ground a device without hurting or killing myself? Where does one get the needed materials?

I want to try to attach some type of grounding wire(s) to a smallish digital adapter that my cable company has made mandatory (if you want to get the basic cable channels) - and also to a 20-inch CRT t.v. that's in my bedroom. The CRT t.v. is quite big and bulky - yet, it only has a 2-pronged powercord.  

Also, in a recent thread - someone mentioned purchasing an inexpensive device that tests whether or not your home's electricity is attached to ground.It would be nice if I could verify if my house's electricity is actually connected to ground - so could anyone tell me where I could purchase such adevice?

Thanks so much,

~Svetaswan