Does this unit require a grounded cord (3 prong) or not (2 prong)?
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A 2-wire or 3-wire extension cord will work with this. The plug on the unit is 2-prong, and is surrounded by a black flexible cup which most single-outlet extension cords should fit.
618701
My home is old, too. I did not have a grounded outlet available in the room where I used it, so I plugged it into a regular outlet and it worked fine. I honestly don't remember if it said that it "needed" a grounded outlet. I don't think I even got an instruction booklet with it, which I remember thinking was odd. You could probably find some specifications for this unit on the Vornado website, however, if you have safety concerns. Good luck!
778331
I have a 3 prong cord and it works fine, and I have had the cord for a while now,and never have had a problem..Hope this helps.
875859
I don't remember if it uses a three prong. but you if you need an extension cord for the unit, you should get a a heavy duty electrical extension chord like the one you would use for an air conditioner or a 15 to 20ft electrical chord and these extension chords are three pronged and they work fine with the heater. If your outlet is not three pronged, you can always go the hardware store and get an 2 pronged outlet adapter : Coleman Cable 9901 3-Prong To 2-Prong Adapter, Grounding Outlet Converter, 2-Pack
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Hi. This heater has the standard 2-prong polarized plug. It doesn't have the 3rd grounding plug. So from what you are saying, this wouldn't be the right fit for you; although it's an excellent heater. Hope this helps! :) Have a wonderful day!
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Yes, only two prong plugs are accomodated in the lamp control (which is a dimmer outlet). Presumably, they don't want people plugging in appliances/electronics that routinely use grounding plugs (most lamps don't). If you really want to use this with a grounded plug, you can by an adapter (like the AXIS 45086 3-Prong to 2-Prong Electrical Adapter - 2 Pack) which eliminates the 3rd prong, but if you want to truly ground the lamp, you'll need to solder a wire to the adapter's ground lug, then wrap it (or put a lug on other end of wire) to one of the screws that holds the Decora wall plate to the outlet. If you're not going to bother to actually ground the adapter, you could also just cut the ground prong off your lamp plug instead.
758269
If you are in the US it has a standard wall plug without the ground, so the plug has two prongs.
2010407
It does not have 3 prong plug. How do I know if its UL listed? What does that mean?
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It has a three pronged plug... I would recommend you use it on a grounded outlet.
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Not all wall outlets are grounded. Sometimes just one of the 2 plug-in are grounded. It is an easy test and most are grounded. You get what you need when you order the earthing products
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Yes, this unit will only work when it's grounded. Always follow the manufactures instructions when wiring.
788496
It does plug into a regular 3 prong (one being the ground) outlet... They work like a charm... I have 4 of them..
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This is a 3 prong meaning it has the grounding prong. Any retailer or hardware store has the adapter that converts a 3-plug prong to a 2-plug prong but I would advise you check with an electrician before you consider this method. Hope this helps answer your question
1303274
This unit has a two prong electrical cord that must be plugged in during use.
708866
Yes, but not a grounded 3-prong extension cord. It only takes the 2-prong plug.
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Mine has a three prong cord. I am very satisfied with my oven's performance so far.
728369
Yes, it does run on a standard 3 prong grounded 110v home outlet. This ac unit has lasted me many summers at full tilt with just basic maintenance.