Thailand is a country with a lot of 2-prong power outlets, i.e., not grounded/earthed. We’ve also discovered a lot of 3-prong outlets that are not properly grounded, and in fact not grounded at all. This has been illegal in the USA, the UK, Singapore and many other countries for decades.

In Thailand, the lack of grounding has been so common from the time electricity arrived to this country that the Thai people seem to almost consider it normal to get shocked.

Computers are very sensitive electronic devices, and commonly experience data corruption in non grounded environments, as well as outright physical damage. This can easily happen at voltages less than can be felt by the human hand. Computer chips operate at 5 volts and less. Computer chips can be damaged by 10 volts, and data corruption can happen in many other cases. When you connect ungrounded computers together via LAN wiring, you can add problems.

You usually get shocked when you touch exposed (unpainted) metal or water, such as the back of your computer, an exposed screw on an air conditioner, and so on. You will get shocked worse if your hands are wet (e.g., from perspiration, or a child who puts his finger in his mouth).Human safety is most important as regards young children.

Fixing this problem is easy and quick.

A UPS and surge protector give additional protection, but it is my experience that they are the lessor protector. You cannot get a “ground” by adding a UPS or other equipment. You get a ground only by grounding.

WHAT YOU GET

Professionally installed plug sockets that are correctly wired and grounded to a reliable and tested earth pole.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Service carried out at your home or office at a time to suit you.

2. First, we’ll visit your home your home or office to check the number and locations of sockets your require, and discuss the options and costs.

3. We’ll obtain permission for your landlord or apartment juristic person if required.

4. Once you have agreed to our quotation, we’ll make arrangements with the Electrician.

5. The Electrician installs the 3 pin sockets as specified.

6. The Electrician tests the 3 pin sockets.

7. Feel safe knowing your computer equipment is correctly earth and safe for you and your children to touch.

WHAT NEXT

To make an appointment or discuss your requirements please phone 02-511-6118 or email us at info@select.co.th

Select IT, the one-stop computer service company in Bangkok for small businesses and home users