In article , Jitt
writes

I wonder why, since electrical codes in North America
and Britain require a ground connection at each outlet;
computer power cords are 3 wire?

Many older domestic installations in N America are two-wire only (no
ground.)

In the UK and much of Europe, all outlets are grounded, so surge
protectors do work effectively. w_tom has been informed of this fact
many times but continues telling blatant lies, spreading FUD, and
misrepresenting what others write.

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