grounding equipment

[andyhix]

Hey,

I have a bit of a pipe dream of recording my band's next CD at an old cabin that I am particularly fond of. On problem, though, is that the place is really old and, if I remember correctly, doesn't have grounded recepticles.

Would it be possible to somehow rig a grounding rod outside in the ground and temporarily wire it to the key recepticles - such as amps and computer, etc? I was thinking I could just wire to the cover plate screw and then use one of the adapters that attach to that same screw. Or I guess just attach the wire directly to the tab on the adapter, ignoring the screw altogether.

Would this work/help/protect the equipment at all, and reduce the chance of nasty hums and buzzes?

This place is just a rental, so I can't do anything permanent, unfortunately.

 

[SouthSIDE Glen]

What might be easier and not all that expensive, relatively speaking, would be to rent yourself a gas-powered generator. You can get ones these days that are quite quiet relative to the old days. Just place it outside in a location that is the furthest of most baffled and run an electrical snake into the cabin.

I have a friend who ran his entire outdoor wedding (band, caterer, lighting, custom portable bathroom trailer, and 400 guests under a huge tent) off of one of these generators a couple of years ago and from inside the flimsey tent you would'nt even know the generator was around, sound-wise.

G,

 

[Dani Pace]

In theory your idea will work, just remember that a ground rod needs to be driven into the ground at least 6' (six feet) deep. Don't ask me why, that's just what electrical codes require.