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Wolf-Strong t1_ivdz6hv wrote

Replace the power cable with a modem, grounded plug. The insulation on a lot of old appliances wear and short out, often causing fires and/or shorting out to the metal body, giving whoever touches it a potentially lethal jolt.

Other than that, congrats. Truly a BIFL example. Things remain BIFL in big part thanks to how well they are cared for, so it speaks a lot to your great grandma :)

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rainyrew OP t1_ivfb09n wrote

I believe it already has a grounding bolt! But this is great to know, thank you! I will be taking it in for servicing before I even turn it on. Been sitting in my mothers storage for many years and the oil is probably gunky and thick. Will definitely request a new cable and plug. Wouldn’t have thought of that, so thank you :D

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b4ssripper t1_ivehotf wrote

I dont think it have anything to connect ground wire to, but modern plug is needed anyway.

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Wolf-Strong t1_ivezooo wrote

Ground literally just connects to the metal body. Find any bolt and just connect it there. The point of a friend is that if there odd any short to the metal body, it will go to the point of least resistance, which will be ground, and send more power there instead of though you. Safety feature for worse case scenario. Modem appliances have either this, or double insulate by using plastic bodies.

So literally, any bolt that touches the body.

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Wolf-Strong t1_ivf000j wrote

Ground literally just connects to the metal body. Find any bolt and just connect it there. The point of a ground is that if there is any short to the metal body, it will go to the path of least resistance, which will be ground, and send more power there instead of though you. Safety feature for worse case scenario. Modem appliances have either this, or double insulate by using plastic bodies.

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