Re,I should mention some stuff that is local (cen FLA), I dont know how its done in missouri,that third hole is earth ground,its best wired to a copper rod driven into the ground,the white wire called neutral is used differently in places,an example is that here,the power transformers are wired with one higher voltage,108/108/190v the white wire carries the voltage imbalance.this only usual in areas of high lightning risk.also Im far enough south that I get interferenmce from comunications satelites and nearby military installations.and last besides only haveing the minimum voltage anyway here,changeovers made several times aday cause powerdrops to complete blackout for several moments.any of these may affect your area also.grounding to waterlines is very no/no,blackiron drain pipe increases rate of oxidation,and leads lighting strikes inside with you,its just best to keep them all seperate if possable.
> Philip Stortz wrote: > >> it's possible that there is an intermittent problem and it's playing > games > with you by working now > > I think you're right. I turned it off and again couldn't get a startup. I > > removed the PRAM battery and unplugged it for a few minutes, put it back > and then it started up fine. > > I'll try your idea of adding in a bunch of drives to tax the psu. (I > haven't been able to figure out how to test the psu during boot--the plug > has to be connected to start up--guess I'll have to take the psu apart or > something.) > > Also--how important is the outlet ground? None of mine in this house are > grounded (even though they've got the 3rd hole)--ancient ancient wiring. > If it's that important, I could run one to a cold water line or a radiator > or something. > > Thanks again, > > Joe > > > -- > **** > Joseph C. Welling > Joe The Juggler > 2109-A Alfred Ave. > St. Louis, MO 63110-3301 > U.S.A. > E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > URL: http://www.JoeTheJuggler.com > > -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
