wow gentlemen - thanks so much for such a prompt, detailed response...with respect to the refrigerator - can I also plug my monitors and/or electronic drum module all into the same outlet - does using different outlets even matter for a room on the same breaker - e.g. any more than the conveniece of extra places to plug things in ?

...and is there any easy way to check if the ground wire is functional - I'm assuming all outlets have to be checked; I've read that improper grounding can introduce noise and hum.

Last edited by Joe V; 08/05/16 03:22 AM.