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  • Jun 19, 2010, 12:39 PM
    DANSMIth
    How to Install Ground Wire?
    I have a 2 pronged outlet and a 2 pronged plug with a ground wire attached. The ac has a 3 pronged plug that can be plugged into the 2 prong plug. Where does the ground wire attach?
  • Jun 19, 2010, 01:22 PM
    donf

    Hold up a minute, please.

    What is the voltage and amperage required by the air conditioner?

    What is the voltage and amperage of the receptacle.
  • Jun 19, 2010, 03:11 PM
    ballengerb1

    Don's questions should be answered because this could be drawing 20 amps from a 15 amp circuit so please check. The answer to your specific question is not so easy since we really aren't sure what you are asking yet. That 2 prong plug, does it have a small clip on the side, usually greenish? Looks like this Amazon.com: Grounded Adapter-U Grounded 3 prong plugs to polarized…
  • Jun 20, 2010, 09:53 AM
    stanfortyman
    These things are COMPLETELY useless, often dangerous, and should be against the law.
  • Jun 20, 2010, 10:52 AM
    ballengerb1

    Just trying to dentify what the poster is talking about, not a recommendation by any means.
  • Jun 20, 2010, 12:29 PM
    stanfortyman

    I know, I should have been clearer with my comment. Sorry.

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