Have you had problems with your electronics after moving into an old home with no grounds?

Question

I've always looked at the grounds as protecting people from hot appliances when grounds fault but it seems a lot of people think the grounds are there to protect electronics...

Has anyone had issues with their electronics after moving into an old home with no grounds? I've lived in such a home before and never had an issue but I am preparing to move into a new one and am doing some new research.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Transmission electronics is greatly dependent on a good ground, such as HAM radio or other two way communications. The older cordless phones were notorious for poor reception if the ground was bad.

Today, the power supply feeding your computer is not as sensitive as your older HiFi equipment.

For safety sake, check your ground and install a GFIC near sinks.