Using a power strip in an old home that was build back in 1955

Upgrade your electrical system. The house I live in now was built in 1880. It probably had no electricity when built and over the years, probably went from 60 amps to 200. The previous house I owned in NY was originally built in 1780. I had the electrician pull out as much unused wire as possible and rewired the panels-- it was over 6,000 sq ft, not including outbuildings, pool, etc.

Worth doing right. It's not just safety, however important; it is also quality of power. 

This is not an area where you look to save a few bucks. Get it done properly by a competent electrician. Far less costly than black boxes and mystery tweaks. 

Where's the stereo equipment?   😆

I also live in a 1955 era house. Same lack of grounding. My grounding issue was so bad, you could feel low current levels on the metal faceplates of components. 

My attempt at a solution was successful. I bought a $200 or so Panamax surge protector/line conditioner. No more "hot" faceplates. Couldn't say if anything sounds better due to the line conditioning, but I don't feel like I'll get zapped by my ungrounded audio equipment.

Yes, I have Gfci in my 1957 home.  It is nice to have a copper rod driven into the ground.  I also have a grounded water pipe.  I bought Furman PST 6.  these have electrical protection and will filter the power.  $30 each.  3 prongers with no ground are a nono.  NEC is the same for all states, I would think.

@bigtwin 

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Where's the stereo equipment?   😆