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theoriginalstarwars t1_j6p3q83 wrote

Is the mirror just glass or is it framed. If it is just glass they make mounts specifically for mirrors which attack with screws so you can use drywall anchors. If the picture hanging hooks are going to push the mirror out from wall that is a accident waiting to happen and will probably break the mirror eventually. If the mirror is framed and uses a wire on the back you might be fine with the picture hooks, but drywall anchor and screw will be much stronger.

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chopsuwe t1_j6p2t14 wrote

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No_Pomegranate2580 t1_j6p0d50 wrote

You need to take a voltage tester and trace it back. Lamp holder, dimmer switch, then trace the circuit back to your panel. If you have outlets on that circuit, I would check to see if they are the push in types. They can melt when you trip the breaker.

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Guygan t1_j6oydeg wrote

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marigolds6 t1_j6owf04 wrote

Basically, by using the 2-prong, you run a higher risk of your PC being destroyed by excess current. A surge protector will not help. A three prong adaptor will probably not help (unless the outlet box itself is grounded).

The GFCI will protect you if your PC gets energized by the circuit (e.g. if you have a metal case and the metal case gets energized).

A GFCI won't protect your PC against a power surge though. Your equipment would still get fried. (This is why an ungrounded GFCI carries a "No Equipment Ground" sticker.)

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DK_Art t1_j6ow19o wrote

>Hm I've seen sources that say it's only purpose is to secure the plug into a wall, it won't provide ground but I'm not a professional

The post-er said, "if the outlet conduit is grounded," this will ground your connection as well. If the outlet is not grounded, it will only serve as you have commented - it will deliver power and allow your machine to run, but no surges will be diverted to the grounding circuit since there is none.

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