If you mean that you only have two-prong (ungrounded) outlets, then the surge protector really isn't protecting anything, as it is designed to divert the excess current into the third (ground) wire. If you are using one of those adapters to fit a 3-wire cord into a two-wire outlet, you need to run a piece of wire (preferably at least 12-gauge) from the little screw tab on the side of the adapter to the nearest *cold* (*not* hot) water pipe and make sure it makes a good electrical connection at both ends to make a ground.
Ronn
Not saying yer wrong pardner, but for ground the third wire really doesn't have to be that big. First, if the house has two prongs, I doubt it's wired for 20 amps (12 gauge), but even if it is the ground wire can be a step or two down from the other two, so 14 or 16 (or even 18 in his situation) would be okay.
I had to do the same in my house, ground the three (of five) downstairs outlets directly to ground. I have an AC person coming in soon to layout he ductwork, then it's hammering time!*
Kevin T. - VRWC *remodeling time
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