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  • #1

    old house wiring = not grounded

    One of my DirecTivos is on its way back from the 'hospital' and the email I received recommended a UPS.

    Will one of these work on circuits that don't have a ground wire? My circa 1956 wiring does not supply a ground wire, but my computers, TV and other electronics seem to be OK with that. My 2 rather old DirecTivos however may not be happy with this situation. Now each has had emergency surgery, but they are truly quite old, and hard drives don't live forever...

    Would a UPS help? Would it run without finding Ground?

    Thanks
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  • #2
    A UPS will have a 3-pronged plug; the battery backup portion will work without a ground, but really, without proper grounding (with or without a UPS), you are risking damage to the TiVo from power fluctuations. If there is a surge, there is nowhere to ground the spike other than into your TiVo.

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    • #3
      Will there be any value in the "battery backup portion" working? Will that help with the power fluctuations? Re-wiring the house is not possible unless you know of an electrician who works pro bono for old people ;-)

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      • #4
        Yes - absolutely. The battery backup is primarily why we recommend a UPS.
        Been here a long time . . .

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        • #5
          OK, I'll buy a UPS, but I have the two DirecTivos - what UPS will let me plug them both in at once?

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          • #6
            Yeah - it should have enough capacity for both. Just don't plug your TV into it.
            Been here a long time . . .

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