The third prong on a three-prong cord set provides a ground path to your circuit breaker or fuses that can detect if electricity is straying or leaking from a product. This helps protect equipment and can help prevent electric shock. See similar questions...

A polarized plug is a plug with one large or wide prong and one narrow one. It ensures that the plug is inserted correctly in a socket and reduces the risk of electrical shock. See similar questions...

It is not reasonable to expect someone to rewire their home because they need a new dryer or range [stove]! According to the NEC [National Electrical Code], it is now required to isolate the neutral conductor from the appliance frame or chassis. It used to be allowable to use the neutral as a grounding means by incorporating a link between the neutral and the chassis. See similar questions...

Yes and no, it all depends on the type of wiring within your home. Older wiring did not contain a ground conductor regardless of the box being metal or not. The wiring needs to have the ground in the cable* otherwise if a 3 prong (grounded) receptacle is installed without the ground conductor in the cable you've created a dangerous condition. Electrical appliances that have 3 prong plugs will no longer be safe to use. See similar questions...

Using your own keys provides identity verification. When a contact receives your public key, he or she knows it is you; an imposter wouldn't be able to use your public key because they don't have your private key. Your contacts do not have to be Plus users to be able to save, view and verify your keys, nor do they have to be Plus users in order to enjoy the higher encryption when speaking with you. See similar questions...

You can find lots of information on this topic at http://www.kropla.com/electric2.htm . Thanks to Bill Kahle for pointing out this link! See similar questions...

If you can't successfully download or use the Globalchat plug, we recommend that you select "Java Lite" or "HTML" as your chat client when logging in to the chat server. See similar questions...

Damp Check's super absorbent formula absorbs excess moisture (humidity) from the air. Excess moisture creates an environment that can lead to problems such as damp, musty odors, rust, mildew and mold. Closets, bathrooms and basements are very susceptible to humidity problems. Lowering the moisture level eliminates the moist environment that contributes to these problems. A typical home has several gallons of water trapped in the upholstered furniture alone. See similar questions...

All proceeds (100%) benefit the not-for-profit (501c3) Western Museum of Mining and Industry, so they can better educate our children and interested adults about mine safety, science and engineering, mining heritage, and the role of Western industry in the development of America. See similar questions...

EasySubmittals will help each customer by saving time and money by handling the submittals process without all of the copying, shipping, and waiting that accompany the process now. The service is tax deductible, so simply upload the submittals and send it through the same process and start saving time and money today! See similar questions...

Answer: Whether breath confidence is important at work or at home, everyone can benefit from using TriOral regularly. This includes salespeople, speakers, singers, teachers, health care Providers, spouses, significant others, teenagers and college students. See similar questions...

This service will be available to the public 24 hours a day, from anywhere in the world. Information provided includes a list of required application materials for each nonimmigrant visa classification. The biggest delay most applicants experience is applying for a visa without all the required information and the proper forms completed. This service will help to alleviate such delays. See similar questions...

Check out the separate document on plug-in customization. It explains the order that preference defaults are applied and compares this to the way it worked in Eclipse 2.1. See similar questions...

GFCIs are necessary even if the product has a third wire to ground it. GFCIs provide very sensitive protection to consumers against electric shock hazards. Under some conditions, a shock hazard could still exist even if a product has a grounding wire. Before purchasing an extension cord, consumers should consider how the cord will be used. Make sure the rating on the cord is the same as or higher than the number of watts needed by the product that will be plugged into the cord. See similar questions...

This document is a list of Frequently Asked Question (an FAQ!), or questions I think should be frequently asked, or that I frequently ask myself. As with all the pages on this web site, I don't present this as DIY advice. I will make every attempt to present the truth and only the truth, but I make absolutely no guarantee about anything. See similar questions...