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Re: [PLUG] testing outlets (computers.)
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"William H. Magill" wrote:
>
> Anybody with Ball-and-tube wiring, wiring prior to about 1940, or 2-wire
> stuff installed up through at least the 1960s, is in deep dodo when it
> comes to consumer electronics, let alone computers. [Anything less than
> 100Amp service probably falls into this category.]
>
Another point about this era of wiring... Steel. Take a look at the
actual metal of the wire. If it is silver ALL THE WAY THROUGH then it
MUST BE REPLACED! (all the way back to the breaker panel if necessary)
Steel wire was approved around WW2. It is a MAJOR safety hazard as the
slightest nick in the metel will eventually break the wire over time and
possibly cause a fire. Steel wire was used into the 60's and was even
used in some 100Amp and 200Amp service setups. Upgrades can also still
have the steel wire as a quick way of upgrading was to simply replace
the fuse box with the new panel.
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