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What’s wrong with using an adapter that allows me to plug my three prong device into a 2 prong power outlet?

April 26, 2017adapter allows device outlet PLUG power prong wrong

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What’s wrong with using an adapter that allows me to plug my three prong device into a 2 prong power outlet?

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There are two problems with these adapters: 1) They are seldom properly grounded, and 2) They add another connection that can overheat and cause problems.