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Should I use a "cheater" plug to power a UPS surge protector?
I rent an apartment in an old building that does not have ground slots in any of the outlets. I'm looking to purchase a very expensive gaming computer system in the next few months, and obviously I'd like to protect my investment.
However, the $200 Uninterrupted Power Supply/Surge Protector I'd like to purchase has a 3-pronged plug. I've thought of using a cheater plug so that I can power it, but my (perhaps foolish) question is: Won't doing this essentially defeat the purpose of the surge protector?
I have no other option to power my equipment, so I'm just wondering if my surge protector/UPS will still do its job if I use a cheater with it. Because if not, why spend $200 on one when the $5 "surge protector" I already own works just as well? Or is there another surge protector that is better suited for this situation?
By the way, in case it matters, the UPS/Surge Protector I want to buy is the "CyberPower Intelligent LCD Series GreenPower UPS".
Thanks!
Yes, if you ground it to the receptical screw and the receptical is properly grounded.
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