Could someone possibly refer me to a product that would constitute as better ground clamp than the one on the unit? Another reviewer mentioned this..
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I replaced my ground clamp with a US Forge Bronze clamp. Is sold by Amazon. I have had no problems with since I changed.
159776
I agree the ground clamp sucks. Please go to a welding store and buy a new ground clamp. Also I believe the cables could be about 6" longer. Store Fleet Farm, L&M; or hardwarestore
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you can find several heavy duty ones right here on amazon. search "welding ground clamps" , also, home depot,lowes, and tractor supply carry them.
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There is a way to ground it, but you must do it through a separate amp. Hope this helps!
1589711
You would be better off the changing the two(2)prong outlet for a three(3)prong.for ground protection.And for a two or three dollars investment,you will be safe
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no i have bought to different boss amps and they both have a bad ground problem. i hooked up a name brand amp and i did not have any problems. but that's just my opinion
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Also, if possible only use equipment with a grounded 3 prong plug. Without the third ground connector on the power cord the equipment can't be properly grounded and so ground loop hum will be harder to avoid ...
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I bought a heavy duty two (2) wire cable from local home improvement store with a 2 prong connector; seems to work - there is no need for a third ground wire.
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i tried it both ways, with the green connected to ground and not connected to ground, the unit worked both ways, i do not believe this green wire is a true ground wire.
524883
That distance is adjustable. I would give you the range but I'm out of town for another couple of weeks. It's a good clamp but I think I would spend a little more and get one that self adjusted. Good luck.
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I'm sorry, I don't know what clamping voltage is nor do I have any of the packaging. If it would be listed on the item itself let me know and I'll look for u. :0)
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It's not a problem if the gadget you've plugged in is working correctly. The grounding pin comes into play when a machine develops an internal defect and the hot side of the power becomes connected to the chassis. An electric drill with a metal case, for example, connects that case to ground so that (most of) that leakage current won't transfer into your hand. Nowadays most appliances use plastic cases so it's not as much of an issue, but I wouldn't use one of these adapters on a long-term basis without connecting the ground.
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I just used a regular pole clamp, they are only a couple of dollars if you don't have one already.
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Thanks, Michelle. Took your advice and ended up giving the Groundefx folks a call. And when I described the problem they told me it was defective and to return the unit. Hoping all the functions work on the replacement!
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I don't know the difference, but the tool works well for adjusting to different adapters. My problem is knowing which adaptor to use. Don't use it enough to know which clamp goes with which connector other than the special feature I needed. There is a chart, but didn't research to know what all the codes mean...need pictures for me. The self ratcheting system is nice. Holds things in place while making wiring adjustments. This is diffently heavy enough for everything I do (use it about once a month or two).
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Yes, attach one clip to the shield or pin (the shield might work better) and ground the other.
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As mentioned by others, drive in a ground rod and hook it to the negative terminal. We used a length of 1/2" hard copper tubing as the ground rod and used a commercial ground clamp to hook the wire to. Our ground rod is only driven in to a depth of 12" in clay soil and works fine. We anchor the positive wire to raised vegetable beds with plastic insulators purchased at a feed store. We have watched groundhogs do backflips when the wire was touched. Caution: Any leaves touched by the wire will be fried and continued contact will tend to shorten battery life. Also, be sure the light blinks when the unit is turned on. As mentioned by others, drive in a ground rod and hook it to the negative terminal. We used a length of 1/2" hard copper tubing as the ground rod and used a commercial ground clamp to hook the wire to. Our ground rod is only driven in to a depth of 12" in clay soil and works fine. We anchor the positive wire to raised vegetable beds with plastic insulators purchased at a feed store. We have watched groundhogs do backflips when the wire was touched. Caution: Any leaves touched by the wire will be fried and continued contact will tend to shorten battery life. Also, be sure the light... » Read More As mentioned by others, drive in a ground rod and hook it to the negative terminal. We used a length of 1/2" hard copper tubing as the ground rod and used a commercial ground clamp to hook the wire to. Our ground rod is only driven in to a depth of 12" in clay soil and works fine. We anchor the positive wire to raised vegetable beds with plastic insulators purchased at a feed store. We have watched groundhogs do backflips when the wire was touched. Caution: Any leaves touched by the wire will be fried and continued contact will tend to shorten battery life. Also, be sure the light blinks when the unit is turned on. « Show Less
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I think this will work Jim C-Norway also uses a two prong -this is is a very high quality product-very sturdy-highly reccommend.
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I don't think any clamp-on inductive style ammeter is going to be that accurate. Even the really top end ones are probably +-0.2 amps or so. You need the type that has actual wire connections.