Most things are grounded. TVs, computer speakers and humidifier are the only two pronged elements, and we certainly unplug the humidifier.
Thing is, the ground only helps to conduct the electric charge to the earth, to prevent electric shock when you touch an appliance. But any electric wiring can short or overheat and kill equipment and start a fire. That's the deal with electricity. That includes not only all appliances, but the lighting and any wiring in the walls. Ungrounded appliances or those with heating elements are just more dangerous.
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Date: 2007-02-24 07:50 pm (UTC)Thing is, the ground only helps to conduct the electric charge to the earth, to prevent electric shock when you touch an appliance. But any electric wiring can short or overheat and kill equipment and start a fire. That's the deal with electricity. That includes not only all appliances, but the lighting and any wiring in the walls. Ungrounded appliances or those with heating elements are just more dangerous.