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

I'm not sure if this post is in the correct topic, but the title says it all. I live in a house that was built back in 1955 and this house has very few grounded outlets. I use power strips throughout the home and have never had a problem occur.

I plan to upgrade one power strip and my question is if I use a power strip like this one

https://www.amazon.com/SUPERDANNY-Protector-Outlets-Charging-Extension/dp/B08Z2ZKVXX/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3SBFJHLALO6QN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.s0_HlP9WURLAXog0sGN2IYFWFyxz8mv_FlE-jBVldyFzMbcrgFRL4s7omCYnD5Tme9-N7eaM7TU6cSHLYvmCSKosQF2WDkWUCk3wcKYlkNkyj3aruYly_umT5WfWzdUCwVRgX2JMPDUc9Rs8xRlBnwjEybJuQfD7TVsKwe6XF_2GNQMXRQH35YxULNEytSE00WYIjIs23hTulfn45F3-aaYw2nOkns730GHg4Pb2vHw.1VcY2JcKKBP7V9hL1YgK-OAGfbzc_GHUvAOvOyqbJbE&dib_tag=se&keywords=power+strip+24+outlets%5C&qid=1726891536&sprefix=power+strip+24+outlets+%2Caps%2C293&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Would I have a wiring fault as the outlet is not grounded?

This power strip doesn't have a yellow light built in.

https://www.amazon.com/TROND-Protector-Rotating-Extension-Essentials/dp/B0D1K55GPC/ref=sr_1_9?crid=3SBFJHLALO6QN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.s0_HlP9WURLAXog0sGN2IYFWFyxz8mv_FlE-jBVldyFzMbcrgFRL4s7omCYnD5Tme9-N7eaM7TU6cSHLYvmCSKosQF2WDkWUCk3wcKYlkNkyj3aruYly_umT5WfWzdUCwVRgX2JMPDUc9Rs8xRlBnwjEybJuQfD7TVsKwe6XF_2GNQMXRQH35YxULNEytSE00WYIjIs23hTulfn45F3-aaYw2nOkns730GHg4Pb2vHw.1VcY2JcKKBP7V9hL1YgK-OAGfbzc_GHUvAOvOyqbJbE&dib_tag=se&keywords=power+strip+24+outlets%5C&qid=1726891536&sprefix=power+strip+24+outlets+%2Caps%2C293&sr=8-9

I'm not an expert in the field so that is why I'm asking.

gamekid
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daledeee1
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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.

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curiousjim
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@bigtwin 

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Where's the stereo equipment?   😆

 

gamekid OP
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Here are some pictures that I took of my electrial box. I don't know what all the info means.

[url=https://postimg.cc/p5J5ZB3y][img]https://i.postimg.cc/p5J5ZB3y/20240922-124137.jpg[/img][/url]

[url=https://postimg.cc/3WXGYKW7][img]https://i.postimg.cc/3WXGYKW7/20240922-124202.jpg[/img][/url]

[url=https://postimg.cc/4mX93rhc][img]https://i.postimg.cc/4mX93rhc/20240922-124212.jpg[/img][/url]
 

emergingsoul
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Really super bad idea to use a Power strip when you don’t have grounding. That’s a lot of competing forces going on and you could easily screw up.

Run a few grounding wires in key areas. Peace of mind.

You’ll never get a clear answer on this one. Maybe talk to an electrician.

Don’t get cheap on things like this.

Maybe The world doesn’t need grounding at the outlets, but maybe someone thought this was a good idea and maybe it was a good idea after all.

Oh and without grounding it can lead to electrical shock for someone using electricity like an appliance or something. So basically every time you're using an appliance you risk dying from electrical shock.

 

I can’t see the pics but when was last time you had electrical box upgrade?

gamekid OP
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Here are the correct links for the pics.

https://postimg.cc/WD3v0ZYn
https://postimg.cc/bGBjgvKj
https://postimg.cc/FdkXB44k
 

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