There will be two mains fuses, at the top of your electrical panel. Read the sizes on those, to determine how much amperage is available, per phase. Outlet boxes in older homes ARE NOT USUALLY grounded. Especially if the wiring is knob and tube. Unless the wires were run through metal conduit(EMT), metallic liquid-tite, Bx cabling or have a third ground conductor to the box; it is NOT grounded. Grounding(running a pigtail) to the new outlet to an ungrounded box would be a waste of time/effort. Besides; the ground terminal on grounded outlets, is already grounded to the box through the mounting tabs/screws.
My new apartment has no 3 prong plugs with ground
Just moved, my new apartment has no three-pronged plugs within any distance of my living room. Only old 2 prong plugs with no ground.
I have been using a 3-pronged converter for now.
Anyone think this will effect my system?
Danger in damaging something?
Should I chase new wires up and put in a new outlet?
I have been using a 3-pronged converter for now.
Anyone think this will effect my system?
Danger in damaging something?
Should I chase new wires up and put in a new outlet?