Eric, I think that the OP is wanting grounded outlets in the bedroom and living room for his high dollar electrical equipment, GFCI's will not really help him here. Gods Love chris
Tragically, GFCI's do not mean they are grounded. I also own a Monster PowerCenter, so I will take a beating with you. I am not certain about the grounded coax, but it does not seem that would be the case. Only that the coax, itself, was/is grounded. Only if they pulled a permit and had...
Unfortunately, the answer is no. Over here in the states the codes for wiring and such have changed over the years. If a home was built to code in the seventies, for example, and a landlord rents it in 2005, the landlord does not have to bring the home up to the current code. It is called...
Dave, Yes you definitely want grounded outlets, as you will not be able to use any surge protectors otherwise. It sucks when you rent, because you cannot change these things yourself without going through your landlord. Ask your landlord if he minds that you will be contacting an electrician...