Originally Posted By: wid
From the linked article.

"NEVER use a three prong to two prong AC adapter to fix a ground loop problem. These devices are meant to provide a safety ground (via the cover plate screw to a grounded outlet) in the event a three prong plug is used with a two prong outlet. It is always best to lift the ground safely at line levels."


Alan has a good article on ground loops here.


Using a cheater plug is good idea to troubleshoot the hum and still can be used as last resort or if you are lazy like me and can't be bothered to find the hum and just use a cheater plug anyways.

Not recommended!

Last edited by Dr.House; 01/17/09 02:33 AM. Reason: Wid made me paranoid
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